Are you passionate about safeguarding people's health and creating safe work environments? As an Industrial Hygienist, you will be on the front lines of workplace safety, turning your expertise into action to make a tangible difference. You'll dive into dynamic and varied work settings, identifying and tackling environmental hazards that could impact employees' well-being.

Duties

Plan and administer an industrial hygiene program. Conduct periodic surveys of working conditions to determine the nature and magnitude of hazardous exposures and the effectiveness of existing control measures. Evaluate proposed new work processes or materials, to assure incorporation of adequate measures for prevention of occupational disease hazards. Investigate health problems which arise among workers, and determine corrective measures. Investigate radiological health hazards for the safe-guarding of personnel exposed. Plan and direct a health education program designed to educate personnel to their role in controlling hazards.

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 the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Position requires Education: (Submit transcripts)
• Physical Requirements : If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Industrial Hygienist, GS-0690-11 position, you must have: 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. a Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). In addition to the above, 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 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: evaluating occupational health hazards found in operations where industrial processes are of a conventional nature and literature on the hazards is readily available ; performing analysis using standard methods to determine nature and degree of toxic material present in a variety of materials ; conducting surveys to identify and evaluate health hazards and potential health hazards ; and 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 order to qualify for an Industrial Hygienist, GS-0690 position, you must have: 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. a Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). In addition to the above, to qualify for an Industrial Hygienist position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 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: planning and conducting complete evaluations of work operations involving potentially hazardous environmental conditions, analyzing findings, and recommending corrective measures and controls; providing consultation and basic technical advice to program staff on occupational health and safety programs and issues; planning and conducting studies and surveys analyzing hygiene and safety issues involved in the industrial process; and investigating health problems which arise among workers. 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. 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. 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/12536153

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: Tracey Suggs
• Phone: 984-287-3021
• Email: [email protected]