Job at a glance
This position monitors a comprehensive Industrial Hygienist Program and serves as a technical authority on industrial hygiene and related issues which includes but is not limited to the following programs: hazard communication, personal protective equipment, hazardous materials and waste management program, infectious waste medical surveillance measurements and requirements, ergonomics, indoor air quality management, asbestos abatement, spill prevention and confined space.
Major duties: DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Works directly for the Chief of Safety and also works with the Safety and Health group and the management/labor representative. Ensures the industrial hygiene program complies with standards set by VHA and JCAHO. OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies. Consults and reviews VA publications, guidebooks, OSHA documents and regulations, the Federal Register, EPA regulations and other pertinent documents.
Actively participates in and advises various committees, including the facility's Environment of Care Committee, on industrial hygiene matters. Assists facilities in meeting national and regional goals. Provides consultative and technical assistance to the health care system in overcoming or minimizing adverse health effects of unusual environmental health and related problems. Develops VANCHCS industrial hygiene policies and procedures.
Plans, organizes, and administers comprehensive evaluation of VANCHCS facilities to identify potential occupational health hazards and the need for further investigative studies and surveys. Studies and surveys performed involved determining compliance with various established criteria, evaluating exposures, and advising on control measures and changes in work procedures or schedules to comply with established health requirements, and providing information for evaluation purposes.
In performing surveys/studies, incumbent must select or devise methods and instruments, personally or through others, conduct measurements, and study and test materials associated with the work operation or work environment. Recommends improvement of programs through education, equipment purchase, and engineering/work practice controls. Prepares technical reports on results of evaluations. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD03370LS Requirements: You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Education: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.