Job summary

This position is for a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN, PD# D0814000, part of the Nevada Air National Guard. The purpose of this position is to plan, schedule, execute, manage, and administer the Industrial Hygiene/Bioenvironmental Engineering IH/BEE Program, which includes occupational health/industrial hygiene, radiation safety, and environmental monitoring to maintain and promote the health and wellbeing of military and technician personnel.

Major duties

-- Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable OSHA and AFOSH directives. Serves as an advisor concerning OSHA, the EPA, the NRC, and US Air Force on installation health matters, such as health hazard identification, evaluation and abatement; workplace surveillance; industrial casefile documentation; IEX; asbestos abatement; lead-based paint; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; TLD; air emissions; drinking water; wastewater discharges; hazardous wastes; ATSDR activities; pesticide use; environmental noise; environmental assessment; environmental sampling; and other environmental monitoring. -- Surveys, inspects, and evaluates operational facilities and various activities to eliminate health hazards. Determines appropriate survey methods and techniques. Performs no-notice, spot and special inspections of operational facilities and shops when statistical analyses and conditions dictate need. -- Reviews plans for new and existing facilities construction projects. Ensures applicable OSHA, AFOSH, EPA criteria are incorporated, and where deficiencies are noted, recommends appropriate changes to facilities' environments that would assure integration of occupational/environmental health and industrial hygiene controls to prevent adverse health and environmental impact. -- Assesses installation environmental sampling, analysis and monitoring requirements, and performs ambient, source and substance monitoring. Compiles pollution emission inventories to include air, wastewater and hazardous materials/wastes. -- Directs, implements, and manages the installation AF Hazard Communication Standard as mandated by OSHA. Interprets MSDS for employees, management and other health professionals, and maintains the base master MSDS file. Interfaces with manufacturers of hazardous materials in order to obtain the most current health hazard information available. Assists in preparing hazardous materials inventories and operating instructions. -- Authorizes IEX Code for hazardous or toxic substances. Researches an item's composition and toxicity, and instructs Base Supply concerning IEX code assignment for substances. Periodically reviews and authenticates master listing of all hazardous or toxic substances used on the installation. -- Monitors the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials. Performs leak tests of incoming and outgoing materials, takes swipe samples of radioactive waste, and documents results. Approves transfer and shipment of radioactive materials. -- Serves as Base Radiation Safety Officer for radio frequency radiation, ionizing radiation, and laser radiation. -- Ensures installation compliance with the OSHA confined space standard. Evaluates the areas to determine hazards. Develops local controls and procedures for personnel entry into confined spaces. Reviews and approves entry permits, and provides training as needed. -- Formulates workplace air sampling strategy, performs air sampling, and analyzes results. Evaluates existing controls, and prescribes authorized corrective measures to management, such as implementation of administrative or engineering controls and/or use of personal protective equipment. -- Assesses use of and prescribes personal respiratory protection for installation personnel based on air sampling results and professional judgment. Ensures cartridge chosen will provide protection against hazard identified. Authorizes issue of respiratory protection for specific industrial processes. -- Conducts noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes, and conducts periodic sound/decibel tests in facilities or other areas where potential overexposure to noise may exist, such as machine shops, compressor rooms, aircraft parking ramps, and adjacent office/shop areas, etc. -- Manages the base drinking water surveillance program, ensuring full compliance with all aspects of the EPA SDWA. Determines requirements, develops sampling strategies, and coordinates exchange of data with the consumers, Civil Engineering, local potable water providers and state regulators. -- Contracts with consultant professional industrial hygienists on a semi-annual and as deemed necessary basis, to provide assistance and advice and/or to perform such processes as very complex testing, analysis, and evaluations involving release quantity calculations, or application of radiation physics formulas and advanced theory to do hazard distance measurements, etc. -- Advises on ergonomics in the workplace. Surveys work sites to evaluate compliance with the most current practices and to determine if there are work practices which could cause cumulative trauma disorders. -- Reviews and provides input to the installation Environmental Engineer regarding federal and state environmental permit applications.

Requirements

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with Title 32 United States Code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Air force skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training, education, certifications, experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Compatible Military Assignment: ENLISTED: E-4 to E-7 COMPATIBLE DAFSC: 4B0X1 *Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment: - National Guard Membership is required. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - Must maintain local network access. - Wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. -The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Qualification

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must display any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of an Industrial Hygiene Technician, or show any experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of this occupation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-08 that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of an Industrial Hygiene Technician, and that is typically in, or related to, the work of the position to be filled.

Education

There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies related to the job requirements: Professional knowledge and skills applicable to performance of a wide range of industrial hygiene duties, including survey, detection, evaluation, and sampling/testing techniques and related control measures for a variety of potential workplace-related health hazards. Knowledge of OSHA, AFOSH, EPA, and other federal laws and related programs, and of DoD, USAF,and ANG regulations, policies and procedures related to industrial hygiene, occupational health, and bioenvironmental engineering. Ensures applicable OSHA, AFOSH, and EPA criteria are incorporated and notes where deficiencies are, recommending appropriate changes to facilities environments that would assure integration of occupational/environmental health and industrial hygiene controls to prevent adverse health and environmental impact. Knowledge of a broad range of administrative and managerial principles/ procedures, conventional methods, and techniques sufficient to independently plan, implement, evaluate, and manage the assigned ANG IH/BEE program. Professional knowledge required to direct or recommend alternative controls, approaches, and/or protective devices relative to the prevention or correction of harmful exposures and/or hazardous findings. Knowledge of the full range of industrial hygiene sampling techniques and control measures, and a knowledge of administrative practices necessary to manage an industrial hygiene program covering light to moderately complex industrial operations, such as industrial shops, laboratories using some hazardous materials, supply depots, warehouses where hazardous material is stored or transported, building construction, and similar environments. Conducts noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes, when notified that operations/processes have changes, or on a periodic basis. Researches needs and conducts sound/decibel tests in facilities or other areas where potential overexposures to noise may exist, such as machine shops. Analyzes and implements appropriate engineering and/or administrative/procedural controls. Recommends personal protective equipment where excessive noise is evident. Ensures proper documentation of surveillance is provided to other agencies (i.e. Public Health) to help meet physical exam requirements. Identify, analyze, investigate, and advise on or direct the remedies related to a variety of health/hazard problems or conditions in the workplace which may adversely affect the well-being of workers and then provide or recommend ways of eliminating problems. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.