Duties

As a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), GS-0640-9, you will plan, schedule, execute, manage, and administer the ARNG Industrial Hygiene program for the state to maintain and promote the health of military and technician personnel.

• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and all applicable regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Survey, inspect, and evaluate operational and newly constructed facilities and various activities to identify, evaluate and reduce or eliminate potential health hazards.
• Make recommendations on control measures and changes in work procedures or schedules to ensure compliance with established health standards.
• Perform special surveys of facilities and shops when new equipment is installed or work procedures change.
• Identify potential physical, biological, chemical, and radiological health hazards in the workplace.
• Review plans for new and existing construction and renovation projects to ensure that applicable standards are incorporated.
• Recommend appropriate changes which would prevent adverse health impact.
• Conduct studies and surveys of varying degrees of complexity, analyzing laboratory and instrument results.
• Write and coordinate reports to identify and evaluate potential health hazards.
• Educate workers about hazards during industrial hygiene surveys.
• Interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for employees, shop supervisors, and Occupational Health Nurse.
• Interface with manufacturers of hazardous materials to ensure that the most current version of health hazard information is available.
• Provide subject matter expert advice for Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM) training as required.
• Assess use of and prescribe personal respiratory protection based on air sampling results and professional judgment.
• Provide employees with work education and training on various subjects in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Schedule employees for fit testing and respirator selection, specify and recommend replacement parts and cartridges, calculate end of service life as necessary and maintain all applicable records.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure compliance with existing calibration schedules for all industrial hygiene equipment.
• Recommend appropriate engineering and/or administrative changes and/or hearing protective devices as corrective measures where excessive noise levels are found.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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/maintain Secret Security Clearance.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. Other supporting documents: If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12295892
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
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  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Benjamin O'Neal

  Email

  benjamin.w.oneal.civ@army.mil

  Address

  ID Occupational Safety and Health
  4228 W Guard St
  Boise, ID 83705
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents