Industrial Hygienist, GS

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Portland District

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Portland, OR

About the Position:
This position is located in the Safety and Occupational Health Office in Portland, Oregon.

• Support the Portland District's Safety and Occupational Health Office in a variety of civil works planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, construction and contractor personnel engaged in construction, engineering, and maintenance activities.
• Plan, coordinate, administer and provide professional expertise for the industrial hygiene program and perform other responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of OSHA and executive orders, and DOD, DA, and OCE directives.
• Conduct periodic surveys of working conditions to assess the nature and magnitude of hazardous exposures. Plans, coordinates and conducts comprehensive surveys to identify and evaluate potential chemical, biological or physical health hazards within the workplace. Prepares directives, instructions, specific control procedures, and occupational health bulletins relative to industrial hygiene.
• Develops priorities and goals for the industrial hygiene program based on existing or planned level of service, program elements, and/or anticipated problems/projects.
• Reviews accident reports for completeness, accuracy, and authenticity and assures causal analysis and corrective actions are appropriate.
• Evaluates program accomplishments periodically to coordinate the program effectively and to determine the need for program improvements or changes.
• Writes and submits technical reports that are clear, concise and timely.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Minimum Education: 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, certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).

Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Minimum Specialized Experience Requirement: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Assisting management of industrial hygiene or occupational health program elements; developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards; developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses; analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards;

designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards; inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards; inputs and analyzes data in an automated system; training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position may require a mobility agreement upon entry.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
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