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Responsibilities Establishes Major Subordinate Command (MSC) manuals and Standard Operating Procedures focused on the effective management of the Commanders/Director SOH program related to Industrial Hygiene (IH) program for host site and field level activities Reviews and develops trending/analysis in order to develop plans, programs, safety system designs and implementation procedures for MSC operations as well as co-located DLA activities Serves as MSC Industrial Hygienist, with full responsibility for planning, directing and operating the MSC Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System – Industrial Hygiene (DOERHS-IH) Program Office Coordinates and synchronizes efforts related to Agency IH program management elements with other MSC IH and Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) staff Performs analysis of MSC employee exposures, occupational medical surveillance enrollment, and adverse trends Establishes, interprets, implements, and maintains plans, policies, and procedures for conducting IH activities at all levels of MSC Responsible for managing the MSC budget for the IH program Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for an Industrial Hygienist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science; or A 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; or Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). NOTE: Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Serving as a technical authority and advisor to management on IH issues. Performing analysis of employee exposures, occupational medical surveillance enrollment, and adverse trends. Assisting in developing local IH policies and SOPs. Managing or conducting mishap investigations. Performing physical inspections, IH sampling, and administrative audits. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional information: Physical Demands The work requires some regular physical exertion. Regular on-site inspections at MSC facilities, operations and administrative office spaces impose physical demands of standing, walking, lifting, bending, crouching and climbing of steps and ladders. Work Environment The work is often performed in an office setting; however, the incumbent will regularly be exposed to hazardous materials including carcinogens, compressed gasses, halogenated hydrocarbons, high levels of industrial noise, inorganic and organic acids, metal fumes and dust organic vapors, wood dust and adverse weather conditions when working in the industrial area. Protective clothing and equipment frequently used includes personnel protective equipment for the head, ears, eyes, hands, feet and body. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.