Industrial Hygienist - Department of Health and Human Services : Job Details

Duties As a Industrial Hygienist you will:Provide expert advice in industrial hygiene for NIOSH with responsibility for developing policy and objectives, coordinating responses to disasters and initiating requirements for the elimination or control of industrial environmental health hazards at their source. Identify gaps in knowledge on how to protect the health and safety of workers impacted by public health threats and support the development of research and other activities to narrow those gaps. Serve as a domestic and international consultant to health professionals, providing advice and technical assistance. As a senior industrial hygienist within NIOSH, participates in the creation and review of NIOSH documents and research publications that evaluate exposure levels and make recommendations for safe working levels for toxic substances for the safeguard of the workers' health. Provides consultation on industrial hygiene evaluation and exposure assessment including the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards. Participates in interdivisional and interagency committees requiring expertise in all aspects of industrial hygiene and related disciplines.Review and make recommendations in the area of emergency preparedness and response on classified information, reports, or briefs on chemical, radiation, and biological terrorism; release of the information could seriously damage national security. Projects set National security and public health and safety policy regarding homeland security including protecting the Nation's critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) (i.e., law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighters, first receivers, and public health professionals). May serve as needed as a liaison to the White House National Security Council and Department of Justice to provide novel and emergent chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) expertise as it relates to worker protection measures. May require access to CBRNE studies, information, and intelligence that are classified as Secret. Classified information will be accessed through in-person meetings in sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIFs) and by classified telephone and email systems with the partners listed above. Provide justification for operating budgets and requirements for staff, facilities, and equipment. Evaluate program accomplishments, analyze reports, and determine exposure trends. Initiate surveys of potential health hazards and work processes or operations.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentDue to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ:US Citizenship is required.Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.One-year probationary period may be required.This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result. Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Basic Qualifications:The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science; orA bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene; orCertification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene(external link) (ABIH).Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable.Minimum Qualifications:To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing technical information or developing guidance, policy or objectives; responding to or coordinating responses to disasters; and initiating requirements for the elimination or control of environmental health hazards at their source including personal protective equipment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit . Additional information Telework: This position has been designated as telework eligible and:May include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities PolicyThis position is eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit.For more information visit: The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace if declared a drug-testing position. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.Incentives:Relocation incentive may be authorized.Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Help 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 benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.The utilization of shared certificates for additional selections within the same geographical area can be made from multiple Centers of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR).Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as a CTAP eligible see To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Financial Management (2)Industrial HygienePractitioner Occupational Safety and HealthResearch DisseminationTechnical CredibilityYour application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards within the last 3 years in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.