Industrial Hygienist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Riley, KS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This Industrial Hygienist position is located at Fort Riley, Kansas, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The role provides technical support to evaluate and control occupational health hazards and supports the Installation Safety Program. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. The incumbent conducts periodic surveys and evaluations of workplace conditions and exposures, including physical, chemical, and radiological hazards; prepares technical reports identifying health hazards; serves as a supervisor to section employees; develops modules in the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System - Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH); and provides technical guidance for the Installation Hazard Abatement Plan. The position requires a background investigation and may require a one-year supervisory probationary period and a one-year probationary period. A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required. Selectees must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position. The role is designated Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to make every attempt to report or remain on duty during severe weather and to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Meet the basic education or certification requirement through one of the following: a bachelor's or graduate degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or a related science; a qualifying bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or life science with the specified chemistry and additional coursework; or certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
Have one year of specialized experience conducting industrial hygiene surveys, preparing hazard assessment reports, advising personnel on workplace hazards or health matters, and assisting with workload distribution among subordinates; alternatively, meet the specified doctoral-level graduate education requirement or qualify through a combination of education and experience.
If using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or has received full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Submit to a suitability or fitness determination and required Personnel Security Investigation.
Complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete a one-year probationary period if applicable; a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required.
Meet Selective Service registration certification requirements if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Use Direct Deposit of Pay.

Responsibilities

Provide a broad technical program to evaluate and control occupational health hazards.
Conduct periodic surveys of working conditions.
Conduct evaluations of identified hazardous exposures, including physical, chemical, and radiological hazards.
Prepare technical reports identifying health hazards.
Serve as a supervisor to employees in the section.
Support the Installation Safety Program.
Develop modules in the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System - Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH).
Provide technical guidance in support of the Installation Hazard Abatement Plan.