- Position Title
- Industrial Hygienist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSY-12736529-25-AM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 16, 2025 to Tuesday, May 27, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
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.
3.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
- Name and Contact Information
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2021)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week if part-time)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
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.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
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.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Select the appropriate response to the
educational levels described below. (You will also need to meet the specialized experience
requirement in order to qualify).
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Select the one statement that best describes your education to meet the Basic Requirements for this position.
2.
In addition to the Basic Education, select the one statement that best describes your specialized experience and/or education to meet the qualification requirements for this position.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below
that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to Hazardous Materials (Knowledge of
hazardous materials and waste and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, handling,
storage, and disposal.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct periodic surveillance of working conditions to determine the nature and magnitude
of hazardous exposures.
of hazardous exposures.
4.
Work with organization personnel to effect changes in work procedures to minimize
hazardous exposures and risks to employee health.
hazardous exposures and risks to employee health.
5.
Utilize investigation analysis to identify causes of health problems.
6.
Direct corrective action from specific industrial hygiene inspections or surveys conducted to
prevent or minimize health hazards within the work environment.
prevent or minimize health hazards within the work environment.
7.
Work closely with medical and safety personnel to ensure that health hazards have been
eliminated or controlled to within acceptable levels.
eliminated or controlled to within acceptable levels.
The following statements pertain to Health Risk Analysis (Demonstrates
knowledge of the principles of health risk analysis; establish an exposure assessment strategy;
collect basic characterization information (workplace, work force, and agents); assess exposure
to the work force; prioritize health risks; implement monitoring and control strategies for
unacceptable exposures; schedule and perform periodic reassessments; and document and
communicate health risk exposure.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Develop, implement, maintain, and coordinate a comprehensive industrial hygiene program.
9.
Monitor industrial hygiene programs, projects, operations, or activities to determine
potential exposure and make recommendations to mitigate negative outcomes.
potential exposure and make recommendations to mitigate negative outcomes.
10.
Assess applicable regulations and recognized safety, environmental, and health practices
and recommend corrective action.
and recommend corrective action.
11.
Use state-of-the-art methods, procedures, and equipment used for identifying health
hazards, determining permissible exposure levels to identify hazardous substances.
hazards, determining permissible exposure levels to identify hazardous substances.
12.
Analyze industrial hygiene survey data/results to determine the degree of hazard and
adequacy of controls required.
adequacy of controls required.
The following statements pertain to Compliance Inspection (Knowledge of the
guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including
application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue
citations, fines, or orders.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Oversee compliance inspections.
14.
Evaluate, monitor, or ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
15.
Perform inspections of existing control measures for effectiveness to include sampling
methods involving such areas as chemicals, noise, heat, and other hazards.
methods involving such areas as chemicals, noise, heat, and other hazards.
16.
Direct studies of specific industrial processes to evaluate potential health hazards.
17.
Investigate health problems which arise among workers to identify and mitigate potential causations.
The following statements pertain to Communication (Expresses information
(for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the
audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes
clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds
appropriately.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Develop facility industrial hygiene policies, programs, and procedural documentation.
19.
Recommend improvements or solutions to problems or determine appropriate actions.
20.
Develop materials for briefings, meetings, or conferences.
21.
Provide guidance, education, and awareness on important issues such as asbestos, lead,
indoor air quality, toxic gases, and chemical usage.
indoor air quality, toxic gases, and chemical usage.
22.
Participate on national level committees to ensure that consistent and appropriate industrial
hygiene practices and measures are followed.
hygiene practices and measures are followed.
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.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for
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)
Do not include a photo of yourself on your resume
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.