Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Industrial Hygienist to provide professional industrial hygiene services and acts as a consultant to management.

Duties

Industrial Hygiene Program Management. Plans, organizes and performs health risk assessment related activities (Bioenvironmental Engineering/Public Health), ensuring that (Bioenvironmental Engineering/Public Health) complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer's needs. Occupational Health Program. Establishes and directs an occupational health program for physical screening of employees exposed to particular toxic/biological materials or physical hazards. Establishes procedures to identify personnel requiring any pre-placement, periodic and termination medical examinations. Emergency Management. Serves as a member of the EOC as determined by Wing needs. Maintains all 886H response equipment and participates in the AF Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) program and ensures that all Bioenvironmental Engineering employees and Traditional Reservists (TR's) are also trained and proficient. Provides support to the Wing Radiation Safety Officer. Keeps informed on the latest DOD, USAF, OSHA, ACGIH, ANSI, NEC, NFP A, NRC, and EPA regulations or standards and advances in industrial hygiene and public health by reading professional literature, attending training and classes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Employee is required to obtain HazMat Operations certification
• Employee may be required to work uncommon tour of duty to support reserve requirements and/or emergency response
• Employee must meet physical standards according to AFI 48-123 and NFPA I 582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program/or Fire Departments
• Employee is required to wear respiratory protection and meet the physical requirements to wear an SCBA and level A Hazard Materials Response suit. No record of acrophobia or claustrophobia
• Must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles in accordance with Air Force Instruction 24-301, Vehicle Operations
• Normal color vision and depth perception as defined in Air Force Instruction 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards
• Maintain local network access IAW AFMANs 33-152, User Responsibilities and Guidance for Information Systems and 33-282, Computer Security
• Ability to wear a 40-pound air pack while carrying 40 pounds of equipment in a totally encapsulating chemical protective suit. Medically qualified in accordance with Air Force Instruction 48-137, Respiratory Protection Program
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Incumbent must be medically fit for duty (FFD) as determined by a credentialed military healthcare provider upon completing an initial pre-placement FFD/medical surveillance (i.e. occupational health) exam and subsequent (con't)
• (con't) periodic FFD/medical surveillance exams. Specific exam requirements and frequency of examination will be determined by the installation Occupational and Environmental Health Working Group and communicated (con't)
• (con't) to AFRC Civilian Personnel Offices per AFI 10- 2501, Air Force Emergency Management Program and AFI 48-145, Occupational and Environmental Health Program
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (con't)

Qualifications

Continuation of Condition of Employment: (con't) Illegal drug use by the employee in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Industrial Hygiene Series 0690 +IOR. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 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). Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Providing professional knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and related safety and environmental concepts, principles and practices relating to a wide range of duties concerned with recognizing, identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational health and environmental hazards in a variety of settings. Applying knowledge of related scientific disciplines, e. g., toxicology, physiology, and biochemistry. Using knowledge of operational risk management principles and how to conduct risk-based assessments. Conducting industrial hygiene inspections to ensure compliance with applicable governing laws, regulations and State and Local directives. Researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, and procedures. Applying knowledge of a wide range of industrial hygiene sampling techniques and skill in the use, calibration, and maintenance of industrial hygiene equipment. Using computers and software programs to create letters, reports, briefings, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs to communicate technical information effectively, orally and in writing. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the of an Industrial Hygienist. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of industrial hygiene concepts, principles, practices and techniques. 2. Knowledge of applicable DoD, USAF, OSHA, EPA, State and Local directives; knowledge of Air Force and OSHA safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. 3. Skill in the use, calibration, and maintenance of industrial hygiene equipment. 4. Ability to identify, evaluate and control occupational health hazards found in a variety of industrial settings. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to include technical information. 6. Ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; schedule and prioritize numerous projects to meet deadlines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Dobbins ARB 1635 Mimosa Drive Ste 130 Dobbins ARB, GA 30069 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]