Industrial Hygienist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Crane, IN

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About The Position

Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA), located at US Naval Station Crane approximately 30 miles outside Bloomington, Indiana, is hiring an Industrial Hygienist. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, either 0630–1700 or 0600–1630, depending on shop surveys and the sampling schedule. Occasional Friday and/or Saturday hours may be required when sampling dictates. The incumbent may be authorized to telework on a regular and recurring or situational basis, and may be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying schedules.

The Industrial Hygienist plans and conducts workplace surveys to identify, measure, and control hazardous chemical, physical, and biological exposures, and records findings in the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS) database. The position manages the Respiratory Protection Program, including fit testing, training, equipment maintenance, and handling hazardous materials during accident investigations. The incumbent provides occupational health consultation to department leadership, interprets toxicological data, and advises on health risks across industrial processes.

The position also develops and delivers industrial hygiene training on personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, hearing conservation, and toxin safety. The incumbent conducts building walk-throughs to evaluate work practices, investigates hazards using specialized equipment, and prepares technical reports detailing required corrective actions. The position is mission essential. A pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations are required, along with immunization screening, tuberculosis testing, and compliance with the seasonal influenza vaccination requirement unless exempted. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact. The incumbent must obtain and maintain access to, and proficiency with, the DOEHRS-Industrial Hygiene module.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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 coursework; or certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
• For the related-degree pathway, have 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours in a specified combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene. Engineering degrees must be from a school of engineering with at least one ABET-accredited professional engineering curriculum.
• Meet the specified education accreditation requirements; qualifying degrees must have been completed by May 2018.
• Have one year of specialized experience assisting with industrial hygiene surveys for potentially harmful chemical, physical, and/or biological hazards; preparing standard operating procedures, technical papers, bulletins, or guides; and recommending elimination and/or mitigation of hazards found during surveys. The experience is described as typical of the next lower federal grade level, GS-11 or equivalent.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education. Foreign education must be evaluated and determined equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to demonstrate the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Complete immunization screening and tuberculosis testing; meet the seasonal influenza vaccination requirement unless appropriately exempted. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Obtain and maintain access to and proficiency with the DOEHRS-Industrial Hygiene module.
• Be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies because the position is designated mission essential.
• Complete a background investigation and any applicable suitability or fitness determination.
• Complete the required one-year probationary period and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct workplace surveys to identify, measure, and control hazardous chemical, physical, and biological exposures.
• Log workplace survey findings in the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS) database.
• Manage the Respiratory Protection Program, including conducting fit tests, training personnel, maintaining equipment, and handling hazardous materials during accident investigations.
• Provide occupational health consultation to department leadership, interpret toxicological data, and advise on health risks across industrial processes.
• Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training covering personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, hearing conservation, and toxin safety.
• Conduct building walk-throughs to evaluate work practices and investigate hazards using specialized equipment.
• Prepare technical reports detailing required corrective actions.
• Obtain and maintain access to and proficiency with the DOEHRS-Industrial Hygiene module.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior