Industrial Hygienist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

This Industrial Hygienist position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role conducts workplace evaluations and environmental sampling to identify and mitigate health hazards, and performs inspections and follow-up assessments to verify compliance and corrective actions. The incumbent supports development of safety procedures and contingency plans, delivers workplace hazard training, and maintains industrial hygiene equipment and data in DOEHRS-IH to support accurate reporting.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service, and a recruitment incentive may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. The position is mission essential and requires reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies. The employee must wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Requirements

• Must meet the basic education requirement through a bachelor's or graduate degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or a related science; OR a qualifying bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or life science with specified coursework; OR certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
• Must have one year of specialized experience conducting evaluations of work operations involving potentially hazardous environmental conditions, compiling or analyzing data, and operating industrial hygiene equipment; OR a qualifying doctoral degree or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position. Selectees must consent to seasonal influenza vaccinations or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Must make required direct deposit arrangements.
• Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergency situations.
• Must wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Nice To Haves

• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace evaluations and environmental sampling to identify and mitigate health hazards.
• Perform inspections and follow-up assessments to ensure compliance and effective corrective actions.
• Support the development of safety procedures and contingency plans to improve occupational health practices.
• Deliver training on workplace hazards and promote safe work practices across the organization.
• Maintain industrial hygiene equipment and manage data within DOEHRS-IH to support accurate reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time