Telework Eligible
Yes
Major Duties
Qualification Summary
To qualify for an Industrial Hygienist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Education Requirement: 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 (ABIH). NOTE: Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Serving as a technical authority and advisor to management on IH issues. Performing analysis of employee exposures, occupational medical surveillance enrollment, and adverse trends. Assisting in developing local IH policies and SOPs. Managing or conducting mishap investigations. Performing physical inspections, IH sampling, and administrative audits. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional information: Physical Demands The work requires some regular physical exertion. Regular on-site inspections at MSC facilities, operations and administrative office spaces impose physical demands of standing, walking, lifting, bending, crouching and climbing of steps and ladders. Work Environment The work is often performed in an office setting; however, the incumbent will regularly be exposed to hazardous materials including carcinogens, compressed gasses, halogenated hydrocarbons, high levels of industrial noise, inorganic and organic acids, metal fumes and dust organic vapors, wood dust and adverse weather conditions when working in the industrial area. Protective clothing and equipment frequently used includes personnel protective equipment for the head, ears, eyes, hands, feet and body.
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