Originates program and developmental efforts where occupational safety and health issues are undefined and involve extensive problems. The action is based on an analysis often requiring complex research with limited precedents to aid in the solution process. Progress is arduous, often requiring use of unique control approaches before a solution is achieved, or alternative efforts are proposed by additional resources from in or out of the agency.

Duties

As a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0690: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science; or A bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene; or Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene(external link) (ABIH). *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Industrial Hygiene Series 0690 (opm.gov) i.e. for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/26/2023 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Providing technical expertise, advice, and guidance to supervisors, division chiefs, directors and employees on the health and safety aspects of operations, processes, practices, and operating procedures. Developing, recommending, evaluating and ensuring implementation of policies, plans, procedures and instructions related to industrial hygiene. Provides advice and direction on workplace health surveys, the use of toxic substances, the identification, evaluation and control of personnel exposure and the application of Federal standards. Managing responsibilities directed towards facilities and operations (public and private) involve planning, organizing, directing and evaluating industrial hygiene and occupational health programs applicable to government employees who work full-time at, visit, or inspect, complex multiple contractor facilities and locations within the United States and overseas (OCONUS) as required. Monitoring of employee exposures and evaluation of hazards within workplaces. Supplying safety and occupational health training for employees including those working in large scale, complex and hazardous industrial operations at government-owned and contractor owned or operated locations, both domestic and international. Serving as the authority, advisor, and consultant in industrial hygiene for a comprehensive Agency-wide program to control occupational health hazards to minimize illness, disabilities, and operational inefficiencies. Collaborating with SOH Program Manager in formulating industrial hygiene program objectives. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent, and control environmental factors or stressors arising in or from the workplace which may cause sickness, impaired health and well being or significant discomfort among workers or citizens of the community. 2. Manage and conduct mishap investigations as well as Industrial Hygiene (IH) surveys to document and evaluate health hazards in a variety of areas. 3. Identify, plan, develop, implement, and/or evaluate Industrial Hygiene (IH) program(s) to strengthen operational readiness and force preservation.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]