USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Health Technician (Industrial Hygiene)
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $91K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (Industrial Hygiene) for the Industrial Hygiene Service at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The role involves conducting health hazard assessments, maintaining equipment records, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct surveys, independently or in conjunction with an industrial hygienist, to identify and evaluate potential health hazards
Prepare written reports of health hazard assessments under the guidance of the chief
Perform respirator fit testing per appropriate standards and guidelines
Maintain records associated with maintenance and calibration of equipment
Enter data collected from surveys of air samples into Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Reporting System (DOEHRS-IH) database
Coordinate, schedule, and conduct regular inspections of all work areas to ensure that workers are wearing the required personal protective devices and that work practices designed to minimize or eliminate hazards are being followed
Serve as a point of contact for external organizations providing independent comprehensive industrial hygienist services
Maintain accountability of assigned equipment
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized experience which includes conducting and/or assisting with health hazard inspections; evaluating potential health hazards to recommend mitigating courses of action; and training employees in safety or occupational health subjects
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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, Safety & Occupational Health Management
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%
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment
This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire)
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position
Lifting up to 70 pounds may be required
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 10% of the time to various locations
This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations
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
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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