- Position Title
- Industrial Hygienist
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-10853432-20-ALR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 30, 2020 to Thursday, July 9, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
1.
Select the one statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the basic requirements for this Industrial Hygienist position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information. (TRANSCRIPT AND CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
2.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, select the one statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the additional qualification requirements for this Industrial Hygienist GS-11 position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plan and implement comprehensive industrial hygiene programs at the facility; by developing industrial hygiene goals, policy, and procedural documentation.
4.
Identify, eliminate and control industrial and occupational health hazards.
5.
Review Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety Standards as received from VA, OSHA, The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies and advises management of methods to comply with the standards.
6.
Process information when potential hazards to employees, patients or the public are suspected, selects analytical instruments and sampling criteria to evaluate hazards.
7.
Prepare specifications and purchase documents for contracting/purchasing of laboratory services to analyze hazardous materials.
8.
Requests immediate action from VA management to correct conditions that might be expected to cause serious illness, injury or death to employees, patients, or the public.
9.
Develop policies, programs and procedures designed to improve safety conditions and thereby reduce the incidence of injuries and resulting Federal Employee Compensation Act Claims (ECA).
10.
Recommend or prescribes controls to eliminate or modify physical conditions, operations, or other factors that may result in traumatic injury to persons or damage to property.
11.
Investigates injuries, illnesses, accidents, vehicle damages and prepare the required reports to be submitted to the VISN and VACO.
12.
Maintain the Centralized Safety Data Sheet and Hazard Communication Library for the Medical Center.
13.
Evaluate environment conditions or stresses in or from the workplace which may cause sickness, impaired health, significant discomfort or inefficiency.
14.
Conduct industrial hygiene inspections of all work areas to determine compliance with standards set by OSHA, VA and other regulatory agencies.
15.
Provide education programs designed to inform management, Supervisors and employee of potential hazardous exposures and applicable directives.
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Provide written reports of findings with recommendations to reduce hazards.
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Provide advice to facility management on industrial hygiene matters.
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COMPETENCY ID: NONE
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibility may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.