Industrial Hygienist, NH‐0690‐03

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Security and Safety

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The chosen candidate will serve as an Industrial Hygienist supporting the Safety Directorate at Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position will be made at NH-03*. This position is subject to the NH-03 Non-Supervisory Journeyman Professional (GS 12 equivalent) ATEC Control Point Policy.

 

 *There is NO immediate pay change with a reassignment if the employee is currently an NH-03 in AcqDemo.

Job Responsibilities

As an Industrial Hygienist you will:

  • Assure that all potential health hazards at YPG workplaces are identified and recommended corrective actions are brought to the attention of management.
  • Evaluate all potentially hazardous operations to insure the elimination or control of occupational health hazards.
  • Participate with environmental, safety, occupational health, and preventive medicine personnel of facilities to assess health hazards and need for medical monitoring, health maintenance, health education, and disease and injury prevention programs.
  • Perform various duties to assess work practices and environmental conditions for all hazards present in support of ATEC test mission requirements.
  • Perform studies, analysis, recommendations of corrective action, and preparation of reports.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. 

 

See OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: 

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.

 

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Industrial Hygiene Series 0690 Individual Occupational Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/industrial-hygiene-series-0690/

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Customer Service 
  • Decisiveness/Problem Solving 
  • Teamwork
  • Oral & Written Communication

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • TDY up to 5% to field locations is required to support ATEC/YPG and may require extended periods in austere living conditions (e.g. hot, cold, dust, etc.)
  • May be required to participate in Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Training and wear NBC equipment and/or approved respiratory protection equipment.
  • May be required (as determined by Commander or his designated representative) to participate infield exercises alongside military counterparts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet at the OPM website.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel