About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical center in San Antonio, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Maintains industrial hygiene equipment. Conducts assessments to evaluate existing potential health hazards and recommends solutions to problems. Conducts surveys and investigations of work operations, identifying and evaluating conditions which may be hazardous to the health or workers. Performs respirator fit testing per appropriate standards and guidelines. Collect and manage industrial hygiene data. Collects air samples for as determined by building Inspections or special projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes advising clients on use of protective medical equipment; counseling personnel on workplace hazards; and/or preparing correspondence for work operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education GS-07: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Occupational Health Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience GS-07: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes providing maintenance support for industrial hygiene equipment; ensuring compliance with established health and safety regulations; and/or providing potential health hazard guidance to clients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education GS-08: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Occupational Health Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience GS-08: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting industrial hygiene inspections of work areas; recommending corrective or preventive measures for hazardous conditions; and/or preparing reports using office automation programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education GS-09: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Occupational Health Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience GS-09: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DB DHA SAN ANTONIO MKT-BROOKE AMC DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk