INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN T32

Duties

This position is located in the MED DET, Phoenix, AZ. The purpose of the work is to plan, schedule, execute, manage and administer the ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program for a state, territory, or district to maintain and promote the health of military and technician personnel. Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Regional Industrial Hygienist (IH) who works for the NGB Office of the Chief Surgeon.

DUTIES (Condensed):
Plans, schedules, executes, manages and administers the State/territory/or district ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program. Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of the Army (DA),Department of Defense (DOD) and NGB regulations, standards and guidance. Serves as an advisor on State health matters, (e.g., health hazard identification, asbestos and lead abatement).

Surveys, inspects and evaluates operational and newly constructed facilities and various activities to identify, evaluate and reduce or eliminate potential health hazards. Determines appropriate survey methods and techniques.

Performs special surveys of facilities and shops when new equipment is installed or work procedures change. Identifies the potential physical, biological, chemical and radiological health hazards in the workplace.

Reviews plans for new and existing construction and renovation projects to ensure that applicable standards (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers/ ASHRAE, etc.) are incorporated.

Interprets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for employees, shop supervisors, and OHN.

Assists the OHN with the management of the state Army National Guard (ARNG) Respiratory Protection Program. Assesses use of and prescribes personal respiratory protection based on air sampling results and professional judgment.

Conducts noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes.

Conducts studies and surveys of varying degrees of complexity, analyzes laboratory and instrument results.

Serves as the advisor to the Radiation Protection Officer when required. Supports the development of local emergency cleanup procedures for accidental releases.

Calibrates equipment and/or ensures compliance with existing calibration schedules for all industrial hygiene equipment.

Investigates hearing compensation claims filed by facility personnel. Collects applicable data from occupational health noise database.

Advises on ergonomics in the workplace. Surveys worksites to evaluate compliance with the most current practices.

May serve as an advisor to State Occupational Safety and Health Councils and/or as a member of management committees which address health and environmental issues and concerns.

Coordinates with contractor personnel and performs oversight of their operations while they are conducting industrial hygiene surveys within the State.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard, in a military organization supported by the MED DET.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
• Must be able to maintain a secret security clearance of the position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Qualifications

Military Grades:
Enlisted: E4/SPC/CPL - E6/SSG

Compatible Military Assignments: ANY ARMY MOS

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 1 year equivalent to the next lower grade level experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.[See Duties above]

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).