About the Position: This position is located in the Dir of Clinical Support Dept of Preventive Medicine Industrial Hygiene #1 at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) with the Defense Health Agency, Indo-Pacific Market. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Plan, measures, and quantitates the presence of toxic particulates, gases, and vapors in the work environment. Design, calibrates, and evaluates sampling techniques and instruments used in work site evaluations. Recommend use of specific personal protective equipment to individual activities as needed. Plan and evaluate ventilation systems as required and prescribes appropriate corrective control. Assist in serving as the Command representative and coordinator for surveys and inspections conducted by higher headquarters and other agency representatives. Participate in the review of plans and inspection of sites for new or modified facilities, processes, and materials for evaluation of the adequacy of health hazard controls. Maintain close liaison with the Directorate of Facility Engineering and Safety Offices in the solution of occupational health problems. Participate in special studies or investigations related to a particular occupational health problem, complaint, or suspected occupational medical condition related to environmental factors and stresses.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations ( the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?
• Incumbent must be able to possess or obtain and maintain Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Reporting System (DOEHRS-IH) Certification within six months of hire date.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences or related science. Specialized Experience: GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with industrial hygiene safety inspections and work operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting workplace inspections to assess environmental conditions for potential hazards, conducting air sampling for building inspections, and preparing written reports citing workplace safety violations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing industrial hygiene inspections, collecting environmental samples utilizing sampling equipment and entering data into a database, and providing training on health hazards in the workplace to employees in the workplace consistent with published health standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DF DHA INDO PACIFIC MARKET DO NOT MAIL APO, AP 96224 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk