What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) position at Epic Government?
Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST) – Nellis AFB, NV
Why this role matters
You will protect the health and safety of our workforce—conducting sampling, surveillance, and education that keep teams safe and mission-ready.
You will protect the health and safety of our workforce—conducting sampling, surveillance, and education that keep teams safe and mission-ready.
What you’ll do
• Perform occupational and bioenvironmental sampling/surveillance; maintain sampling equipment
• Support hazard assessments; interpret OSHA, CFR, NIOSH, ACGIH TLVs/BEIs, EPA, and ANSI standards
• Track and report exposure data; recommend controls and training
• Coordinate with clinic leadership and base partners to ensure compliance and readiness
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to safety program improvements
• Perform occupational and bioenvironmental sampling/surveillance; maintain sampling equipment
• Support hazard assessments; interpret OSHA, CFR, NIOSH, ACGIH TLVs/BEIs, EPA, and ANSI standards
• Track and report exposure data; recommend controls and training
• Coordinate with clinic leadership and base partners to ensure compliance and readiness
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to safety program improvements
What you’ll bring
• Associate’s degree in Occupational Health/Safety or High School 4 years experience in AFSC 4B0X/43E
• Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross)
• 3 years in Bioenvironmental/Occupational Health; 1 year operating sampling equipment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH standards and related regulations
• Preferred: OHST or BCSP certification
• Associate’s degree in Occupational Health/Safety or High School 4 years experience in AFSC 4B0X/43E
• Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross)
• 3 years in Bioenvironmental/Occupational Health; 1 year operating sampling equipment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH standards and related regulations
• Preferred: OHST or BCSP certification
Work schedule
Mon–Fri; 0730–1630
Mon–Fri; 0730–1630
Compensation and benefits
• Competitive hourly pay between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
• Paid federal holidays; comprehensive benefits; professional growth with a mission focus
• Competitive hourly pay between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
• Paid federal holidays; comprehensive benefits; professional growth with a mission focus
Eligibility and onboarding
• U.S. citizenship required; background check and fingerprinting
• U.S. citizenship required; background check and fingerprinting
How to apply
Apply with your resume highlighting OH/Bioenvironmental sampling experience and any OHST/BCSP credentials. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Apply with your resume highlighting OH/Bioenvironmental sampling experience and any OHST/BCSP credentials. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
About Epic Government
Epic Government supports federal, state, and local government agencies in over 40 states and OCONUS. We are driven to serve the active duty and veteran communities not only through our work, but also in our communities through veteran hiring initiatives, military spouse employment initiatives, and community involvement.
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EPIC GOVERNMENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouse
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Salary : $28 - $32
