Industrial Hygienist
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Description: Department Of Labor is presently looking of Industrial Hygienist right now, this position will be delegated in Alabama. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to cont! ribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.
Location: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region IV -Birmingham, AL Area Office Bargaining Unit: NCFLL Salary range: GS-07 $38,790 - $50,431 per annum GS-09 $47,448 - $61,678 per annum Relocation expenses will not be paid. Please submit a copy of all your college transcript(s) (in English). Failure to submit all college transcripts will receive an ineligible rating. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be U.S. citizen with valid driver's license.
Must submit college transcript(s) in English.
5-point veterans must submit a form DD-214.
10-point veterans must submit a form DD-214 and an SF-15
Medical examination is required for this position.
A probationary period may be required. DUTIES:
FOR GS-07
1. Accompanies and assists ! senior IHs on investigations involving a large variety of high! risk operations, or different work processes, practices or environments to further develop knowledge of standards and use of sampling and equipment.
2. Visits worksites, holds opening conferences with the employer and with the employee representative, when appropriate, to explain the purpose and scope of the inspection. Provides general information concerning the legislation and regulations under which inspections are performed.
3. Reviews company's required recordkeeping, interviews employees, takes photographs and collects environmental samples using a variety of sampling equipment.
4. With assistance from senior IH prepares report of the inspection recommending citations, and proposed penalties, showing alleged violations, standards applicable, and abatement dates.
5. Submits samples to laboratory for analysis as required. With assistance of senior IH, analyzes and interprets results of laboratory analysis of field tests and determine! s exposure levels.
6. Conducts a closing conference with the employer to review hazards noted, obtain further information as needed, and to obtain estimated period of abatement. Contacts the Area Director in possible imminent danger situations.
7. Participates with Regional Solicitors Office, the Area Director or senior CSHO, in developing own cases under contest. Testifies under legal adversary procedures to direct examination by Federal Solicitors, cross examination by company attorneys, attorneys representing employees, and questioning by the judge hearing the case.
8. Performs field calibration of equipment.
FOR GS-09
1. Prior to inspections, become familiar with work operations, materials and other relevant facts about the workplace.
2. Conducts or participates in the opening conference with management and employee representatives to explain the nature and scope of the inspection. Provides detailed information conce! rning the legislation, regulations, and authority under which inspectio! ns and investigations are performed.
3. Reviews and evaluates company's occupational health and safety records.
4. Conducts walk-through inspection, accompied by employer and employee representatives. Takes notes of conditions and of any apparent violations of standards, takes screening samples and measurements as appropriate and determines what long-term samples have to be taken on a subsequent day. Photographs are taken in hazardous conditions.
5. Plans the methodolgy and executes the appropriate industrial hygiene survey procedures necessary to confirm the existence and severity of violations of federal health standards and evaluates control measures in effect or needed.
6. Interviews employees, as necessary, to further evaluate specific and overall conditions of the working enviroment.
7.Upon completion of sampling, conducts or participates in closing conference with management to discuss preliminary findings, answer question! s, and discuss possible control measures and abatement periods.
8. Upon return to office, sends samples to laboratory for anslysis.
9. Prepares report or portion of report, citing violations and recommending penalties and abatement dates. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must meet qualification, legal, and regulatory requirements for the position by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. A. To Qualify Based Only on Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university that included the following: A bachelor(s or higher degree in industrial hygiene; or 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, bio-statistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industria! l hygiene. Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acce! ptable. For GS-7: 1 year of graduate level education, or Superior Academic Achievement at the undergraduate level {(A) Upper third of graduating class: (B) 3.0 GPA for all coursework during the last 2 years: (C) 3.5 GPA in required courses completed in major field during the final 2 years; or (D) Membership in a national scholastic honor society}. For GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree at an accredited college or university in a field of study described above. For GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study described above. OR: B. Combination of education and experience: At least 12 semester hours of course work in chemistry including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours as specified in A above, plus additional education and/or experience.! All science or engineering courses offered in fulfillment of the above requirements must have been acceptable for credit toward the completion of a standard 4- year professional curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in science or engineering at any accredited college or university. Qualifying experience may have been obtained in field, laboratory, engineering, or other environment if the work provided a means of obtaining a professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of industrial hygiene and closely related sciences such as physics and engineering controls. Such work must have involved experience in all of the following areas: acquisition of quantitative and qualitative data, and the measurement of exposures for a variety of chemical, physical, and biological stresses; the analysis of the data acquired and the prediction of probable effects of exposures on the health and well-being of workers; and the selection and recommendation of appropri! ate controls, including management, medical, engineering, education, or! training, and personal protective equipment. Any combination of graduate level education and professional work experience described in A & B above that equals 2 years is qualifying for GS-9. Any such combination that equals 3 years is qualifying for GS-11. At least 1 year above professional industrial hygiene experience must have been at a level of difficulty comparable to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience at the GS-7grade level include: Knowledge of health hazard control concepts, principles, and practices. Familiarity with control measures sufficient to identify possible approaches to the more effective and efficient control of exposures to workers. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Specialized experience at the GS-9 grade level include: Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices in industrial hygiene and knowledge of health hazard control concepts, principles, and practices. Skill u! sing control measures sufficient to identify possible approaches to more effective and efficient control of exposures to workers. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) : - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies (click Evaluation Tools for information): Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 2. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race,! gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 3.Influencing/! Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. 4. Problem Solving/Reasoning: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 5. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. 6. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 7. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; ! produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 8. Oral Communication: Expresses information for example, ideas or facts to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information for example, technical, sensitive, controversial; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to thers, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Please reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses. Categories : Category A: Applicants rated under this category must have expert knowledge of industrial hygiene inspections. Experience in calibrating and using a wide variety of industrial ! hygiene sampling instruments. Strong written and oral communication ski! lls. Category B: Applicants rated under this category must demonstrate knowledge of industrial hygiene concepts, principles, and practices. Knowledge of sampling techniques. Written and oral communication skills. Category C : Applicants rated under this category must demonstrate basic knowledge of industrial hygiene concepts, principles, and practices. Knowledge of sampling techniques. **SEE QUALIFICATION SECTION OF THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EVALUATION FACTORS (compentencies) The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Y! our evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.) INFORMATION FOR ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified". Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
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BENEFITS:
The Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees. The benefit package includes but is not limited to health benefits, supplemental dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 13 days paid sick leave per year, vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year. We offer a variety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly work environm! ent, a child care subsidy program, transit subsidy program, career assi! stance program, health services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral service and more. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM . For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS . OTHER INFORMATION:
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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