Industrial Hygienist, GS-0690-11/12, DHA (10690)

Announcement TypeTARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)Position TypePermanentUSACE Organization Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa DistrictLocations (City, State)Tulsa, OKPosition Overview/DutiesAbout the Position: This position is for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District. The incumbent serves as an Industrial Hygienist GS-0690-11/12. This position is located in Tulsa, OK. This position is developmental and management can select at the GS-11 level (with promotion potential to the GS-12)or at the full performance GS-12 level. Promotion is at management's discretion.MAJOR DUTIES Investigate safety accidents at project facilities and work sites. Perform onsite surveys and investigations of offices, shops, locks, dams, powerhouses, or construction sites. Collect information/material for laboratory analysis using standard chemical and physiological sampling techniques and procedures. Prepare technical reports containing investigation results and identification of health hazards. Advise management on recommended measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions. Other Conditions and RequirementsThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.Minimum RequirementsDegree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science. The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.ORRelated Degree: 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. The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For engineering degrees to be acceptable, the curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnicology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum.ORCertification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).RequirementsIn addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:GS-11Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting routine industrial hygiene surveys; AND 2) Preparing industrial hygiene survey data for inclusion in reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).OREducation: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, or safety sciences.ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.GS-12Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes at least two of the following duties: 1) Administering an industrial hygiene program to ensure safe working conditions; OR 2) Utilizing industrial hygiene sampling equipment to test hazards; OR 3) Executing an occupational health or medical surveillance program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Compliance Inspection Oral Communication Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlConditions Of Employment Must be able to obtain and maintain Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response(HAZWOPER) and other IH certifications as required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license Temporary duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 30% of the time.Other Requirements Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. A one-year trial or probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. DoD National Relocation Program (DNRP) services are not authorized. Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the incentive is in the best interests of the government. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a Career Program (CP) 12 position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This position requires physical activity to include lifting equipment, walking, bending, and climbing. This position requires the use of protective gear and clothing such as respirators, gloves, hard hats, etc. during inspections and surveys where there is exposure to safety and chemical hazards. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: 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 factorTo learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job ElementsGS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/Reasonable AccommodationReasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.