INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN
Company: usagov
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
This National Guard position is for a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D2121000 and is part of the
OH Office of the State Surgeon, Ohio Army National Guard.
The purpose of the work is to plan, schedule, execute, manage and
administer the ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program for a state,
territory, or district to maintain and promote the health of
military and technician personnel.
This job is open to
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military
members. Clarification from the agency
This vacancy is open nationwide to military members of the Ohio
Army National Guard or military members who are eligible to become
a member of the Ohio Army National Guard
Duties
As a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN, GS-0640-9, you will perform the
following duties:
Plans, schedules, executes, manages and administers the
State/territory/or district ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program.
Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of
the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD) and NGB regulations,
standards and guidance. Serves as an advisor on State health
matters, (e.g., health hazard identification, asbestos and lead
abatement).
Surveys, inspects and evaluates operational and newly constructed
facilities and various activities to identify, evaluate and reduce
or eliminate potential health hazards. Determines appropriate
survey methods and techniques. Samples using approved methods to
determine nature and degree of hazards for a wide variety of
materials and environments. Determines compliance with Threshold
Limit Values (TLVs) or Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). Makes
recommendations on control measures and changes in work procedures
or schedules to ensure compliance with established health
standards.
Performs special surveys of facilities and shops when new equipment
is installed or work procedures change. Identifies the potential
physical, biological, chemical and radiological health hazards in
the workplace. Evaluates the exposure to workers and recommends the
appropriate corrective action (e.g., engineering controls, chemical
substitution, and personal protective equipment). In the case of
serious or acute exposures and chronic illnesses, coordinates with
the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), Shop Supervisor and Regional
IH to develop the most prudent plan of action (e.g., change of
procedure, follow up sampling, etc.).
Reviews plans for new and existing construction and renovation
projects to ensure that applicable standards (e.g., Occupational
Safety and Health Administration/OSHA, American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers/ ASHRAE, etc.) are
incorporated. Where deficiencies are noted, recommends appropriate
changes which would prevent adverse health impact. Consults with
the Regional IH for coordination of assessment of design reviews as
necessary.
Interprets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for employees, shop
supervisors, and OHN. Interfaces with manufacturers of hazardous
materials to ensure that the most current version of health hazard
information is available. Reviews and/or compiles hazardous
chemical inventories as needed. Provides subject matter expert
advice for Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM) training as
required. Coordinates with Safety and Warehouse personnel regarding
receipt, storage and shipment of hazardous chemicals.
Assists the OHN with the management of the state Army National
Guard (ARNG) Respiratory Protection Program. Assesses use of and
prescribes personal respiratory protection based on air sampling
results and professional judgment. Provides employees with worker
education and training on various subjects (e.g., respirator
selection, usage, maintenance and sanitation practices) in
accordance with all applicable regulations. Schedules employees for
fit testing and respirator selection; specifies/recommends
replacement parts and cartridges; calculates end of service life as
necessary and maintains all applicable records.
*The above duty description does not contain all details of the
official position description. A copy of the entire position
description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position
description (PD#:D2121000).
https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Ohio Army National Guard Membership is required.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective
Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background
investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year
of the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service
position that requires membership in a compatible military
assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who
are not currently a member of the Ohio Army National Guard must be
eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are
eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Army
National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: E-5 through E-7
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which
provided a basic knowledge of principles and practices related to
the health care delivery system.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience,
education, or training which provided a working knowledge of
missions, organizations, programs and requirements of health care
delivery systems. Experience developing and implementing various
policies and procedures used in the state medical programs.
Experience involving various administrative areas such as budget,
personnel and public relations within a medical activity.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Completion
of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a
bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation for GS-5
positions. Graduate education or an internship meets the
specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances
where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full
year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two
full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the
requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is
considered to be the number of credit hours that the school
attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If
that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester
hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time
study requirement. Parttime graduate education is creditable in
accordance with its relationship to a year of fulltime study at the
school attended.
If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must
provide official transcripts or other official documentation to
support your educational claims. To receive credit for education,
you must provide official documentation of proof that you meet the
education requirements for this position.
Additional information
***If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that
incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR,
Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician
start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their
incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous
12-month period.***
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are
required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the
Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered
or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency
(https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
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comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting
documentation will be used to determine if you meet the
qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally
qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be
compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to
determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher
than is supported by your application package, your responses may
be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this
position. If you are found to be among the top qualified
candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for
employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies
(knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. Resume showing current Military grade, current MOS, current unit
of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates
(including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of
employment, and all duties performed.
2. Official Transcripts (if substituting college education for work
experience)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online
application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation
specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
on the closing date of the announcement to receive
consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will
need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not
have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before
beginning the application.
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.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete
in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
CAMERON EVANS
Phone
614-336-7163
Email
CAMERON.S.EVANS2.MIL@ARMY.MIL
Address
OH Office of the State Surgeon 2825 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus,
OH 43235 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. Resume showing current Military grade, current MOS, current unit
of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates
(including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of
employment, and all duties performed.
2. Official Transcripts (if substituting college education for work
experience)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
on the closing date of the announcement to receive
consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will
need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not
have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before
beginning the application.
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.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete
in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
CAMERON EVANS
Phone
614-336-7163
Email
CAMERON.S.EVANS2.MIL@ARMY.MIL
Address
OH Office of the State Surgeon 2825 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus,
OH 43235 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 & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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