THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number T5429000 and is part of the DE Delaware JFHQ Army National Guard.

Duties

1. Plans, schedules, executes, manages and administers the State/territory/or district ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program. Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD) and NGB regulations, standards and guidance. Serves as an advisor on State health matters, (e.g., health hazard identification, asbestos and lead abatement). Surveys, inspects and evaluates operational and newly constructed facilities and various activities to identify, evaluate and reduce or eliminate potential health hazards. Determines appropriate survey methods and techniques. Samples using approved methods to determine nature and degree of hazards for a wide variety of materials and environments. Determines compliance with Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) or Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). Makes recommendations on control measures and changes in work procedures or schedules to ensure compliance with established health standards. 2. Performs special surveys of facilities and shops when new equipment is installed or work procedures change. Identifies the potential physical, biological, chemical and radiological health hazards in the workplace. Evaluates the exposure to workers and recommends the appropriate corrective action (e.g., engineering controls, chemical substitution, and personal protective equipment). In the case of serious or acute exposures and chronic illnesses, coordinates with the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), Shop Supervisor and Regional IH to develop the most prudent plan of action (e.g., change of procedure, follow up sampling, etc.). Reviews plans for new and existing construction and renovation projects to ensure that applicable standards (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers/ ASHRAE, etc.) are incorporated. Where deficiencies are noted, recommends appropriate changes which would prevent adverse health impact. Consults with the Regional IH for coordination of assessment of design reviews as necessary. Conducts studies and surveys of varying degrees of complexity, analyzes laboratory and instrument results. Writes and coordinates reports through the Regional IH, to identify and evaluate potential health hazards. Recommends solutions to potential health concerns. 3. Interprets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for employees, shop supervisors, and OHN. Interfaces with manufacturers of hazardous materials to ensure that the most current version of health hazard information is available. Reviews and/or compiles hazardous chemical inventories as needed. Provides subject matter expert advice for Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM) training as required. Coordinates with Safety and Warehouse personnel regarding receipt, storage and shipment of hazardous chemicals. 4. Assists the OHN with the management of the state Army National Guard (ARNG) Respiratory Protection Program. Assesses use of and prescribes personal respiratory protection based on air sampling results and professional judgment. Provides employees with worker education and training on various subjects (e.g., respirator selection, usage, maintenance and sanitation practices) in accordance with all applicable regulations. Schedules employees for fit testing and respirator selection; specifies/recommends replacement parts and cartridges; calculates end of service life as necessary and maintains all applicable records.Calibrates equipment and/or ensures compliance with existing calibration schedules for all industrial hygiene equipment. Performs minor repairs and adjustments to ensure equipment can effectively check work environments. Responsible for the shipping of equipment requiring major repairs and maintaining all records associated with maintenance and calibration of equipment. 5. Conducts noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes. Performs periodic sound level measurements and octave band analysis in facilities where potential noise exposures exist (e.g., maintenance shops, generator use, aircraft facilities). Recommends appropriate engineering and/or administrative changes and/or hearing protective devices as corrective measures where excessive noise levels are found. Investigates hearing compensation claims filed by facility personnel. Collects applicable data from occupational health noise database. Visits work areas to perform sound level measurements of identified noise sources. Collects noise dosimetry in and around areas where personnel are known to be exposed to unacceptable high levels of noise. Prepares reports on findings to substantiate or controvert compensation cases. Contact HR for a full copy of the position description (PD)

Requirements

• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the agency. Failure to maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience - For the GS-09 requires 1 year experience at the next lower grade or equivalent to the GS-07 or 24 months of public experience in this field of work. Knowledge of OSHA, DOD, Department of Army, NGB, and ARNG laws, regulations and policies related to occupational health and industrial hygiene. Ability to develop recommendations for alternative controls, procedures, and/or protective equipment relative to the prevention or management of harmful exposures. Knowledge to identify and/or quantify a variety of chemical agents (e.g., gases, dusts, fumes, mists); physical agents (e.g., noise, temperature extremes); biological agents (e.g., fungi) and ergonomic factors. Ability to gather information to prepare reports of finds, to include recommendations for corrections. Ability to perform complex computations/investigations and apply theories and formulas typical in the scientific calculations of the industrial hygiene profession. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

May substitute experience for education.

2 full years of graduate education or a master's degree in this field.

One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address DE Delaware JFHQ Army National Guard 250 Airport Road New Castle, DE 19720 US
• Name: Phillip Garrett
• Phone: 302-326-7114
• Email: [email protected]