If you have experience working in biomedical research and have a strong interest and some experience working in the Industrial Hygienist career field, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Services! For more information, visit http://ors.od.nih.gov.

Duties

If selected for this position as a GS-0690-11/12/13 Industrial Hygienist your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Manage a comprehensive industrial hygiene program for NIH. Develop instructions and control procedures covering complex potential health hazards. Review plans for new or modified processes and facilities. Develop policy and program objectives on a wide variety of occupational health problems. Direct a training program in industrial hygiene. Conduct studies and/or surveys performing analysis of industrial hygiene and safety issues. Provide expert advice and consultation to management officials on industrial hygiene matters.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education.
• You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 40 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Industrial Hygienist, GS-0690 position you must meet the Basic Education Requirement: A. Completed the requirements for 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 B. Completed 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 C. Have a Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for an Industrial Hygienist position at the GS-11 level you must have: A. Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related OR B. (1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) evaluating occupational health hazards found in operations where industrial processes are of a conventional nature and literature on the hazards is readily available; (2) performing analysis using standard methods to determine nature and degree of toxic material present in a variety of materials; (3) conducting surveys to identify and evaluate health hazards and potential health hazards; and (4) compiling toxicological data for technical reports. OR C. A combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for an Industrial Hygienist position at the GS-12 level you must have: A. (1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) planning and conducting complete evaluations of work operations involving potentially hazardous environmental conditions, analyzing findings, and recommending corrective measures and controls; (2) providing consultation and basic technical advice to program staff on occupational health and safety programs and issues; (3) planning and conducting studies and surveys analyzing hygiene and safety issues involved in the industrial process; and (4) investigating health problems which arise among workers. In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for an Industrial Hygienist position at the GS-13 level you must have: A. (1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) planning and administering an industrial hygiene program for an organization including analyzing and interpreting regulations and policies to determine their applicability to an organization's programs; (2) developing and implementing methods to eliminate or control hazardous and environmental conditions in a work environment; (3) providing training and technical advice to program staff on occupational health and safety programs and issues; (4) evaluating proposed new work processes or materials to assure incorporation of adequate measures for prevention of occupational disease hazards; and (5) preparing technical reports based on toxicological data. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12517593

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jennifer Kall
• Phone: 301-827-9846
• Email: [email protected]