Industrial Hygienist - U.S. Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration
Description:
As an Industrial Hygienist, you will:
- Provide guidance to health protection aspects of emergency operations; investigate safety
and health aspects of employee concerns; resolve toxicological and epidemiological issues
from the Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety and Occupational Health Programs for Sandia Field Office (SFO) sites. - Serve as SFO point of contact for the Beryllium Rule (10CFR850). Supports occupational
safety (e.g., explosive safety, firearms safety, electrical safety, hoisting and rigging safety,
construction safety, etc.) areas under 10CFR851. - Research development operations and present a variety of unknown and unevaluated industrial
and occupational safety and health issues; and occasionally serves as the Senior Federal Official
for the SFO emergency response organization. - Apply a wide range of theories, concepts, and principles to resolve difficult occupational health and safety problems.
- Perform oversight of the contractor’s industrial hygiene and environmental health programs and
recognize project future needs and provide technical skill and ability to anticipate and identify
problem areas. - Evaluate hazards, develop cost beneficial corrective actions, and assure timely
implementation to keep risks to personnel and facilities as low as reasonably practicable.
Conditions of Employment
- Subject to Random Drug Testing
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Favorable suitability determination required.
- Financial Disclosure is required.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
- As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE’s Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://www.energy.gov/ehss/downloads/technical-qualification-program-accreditation-incentives-memorandum-nnsa
- Some travel is required (approximately 10%).
- Approximately 25-50% of work may involve on-site inspections and surveys requiring prolonged walking /standing. May be exposed to hazardous conditions which requires use of personal protective equipment and training.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: developing internal policy and objectives, appraising programs, and/or initiating requirements for the elimination or control of industrial and environmental health hazards at their source.
This experience must demonstrate the following: 1) conduct studies or inspections; 2) gather and analyze facts and samples; 3) evaluate efficiency of equipment and practices; and/or 4) write reports of findings.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 qualifyingHow to Apply:
The application process is as follows:
- You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/.
- To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
- You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.