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 KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard.

Duties

As an Industrial Hygiene Technician, GS-0640-09, you will plan, schedule, execute, manage and administer the ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program for a state, territory, or district to maintain and promote the health of military and technician personnel. Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Regional Industrial Hygienist (IH) who works for the NGB Office of the Chief Surgeon. Performs other duties as assigned, Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. The incumbent of theis position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• Position designated as Essential and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year experience at the next lower grade (GS-7). Must have extensive knowledge and skills relating to industrial hygiene to perform a wide range of industrial hygiene duties to include planning of the ARNG state industrial hygiene program and in performing a broad range of industrial, chemical, biological investigations through use of survey, detection, evaluation, and sampling techniques for the purpose of identifying potential workplace health hazards? Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD), NGB, and ARNG laws, regulations and policies related to occupational health and industrial hygiene. Knowledge and ability to perform complex computations/investigations and apply theories and formulas typical in the scientific calculations of the industrial hygiene profession. Knowledge of work processes, operations and equipment relative to their potential effect on the health of employees working in a variety of facilities (e.g., maintenance shops, warehouses, indoor firing ranges, live fire shoot houses and aircraft avionic shops). Knowledge and ability to develop recommendations for alternative controls, procedures, and/or protective equipment relative to the prevention or management of harmful exposures. Knowledge and skills to communicate effectively; educate employees, supervisors, and management on industrial hygiene issues; and to interact with other health specialists and officials. 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. Knowledge of a broad range of administrative and managerial methods and techniques used to independently plan, implement, evaluate and manage the ARNG State Industrial Hygiene Program. Knowledge of State ARNG activities and requirements necessary to act as the local point of contact and program coordinator for the State OHN and the Regional Industrial Hygienist.

Contacts

• Address KS Joint Forces Headquarters 2722 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66611-1287 US
• Name: Karlee Thomas
• Phone: 785-646-0509
• Email: [email protected]