Summary
The Office of Occupational Health and Well-Being Services (OHWB) supports the mission by applying professional knowledge in Occupational Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene and Safety operating in accordance with all governing body regulations. OHWB personnel provide clinical services, including emergency response, evaluations, immunizations, vision and well-being services. Personnel will also provide technical, managerial, and administrative services to the workforce.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Duties
The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking an early or mid-career professional to work in our Environmental, Safety and Health Solutions Division as an Industrial Hygiene Consultant. As such, the incumbent serves as an Agency expert on occupational health matters. The successful candidate will be joining a group of industrial hygienists who manages programs that are recognized as models in the Intelligence Community.
The Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, preventing, and controlling occupational health hazards and diseases; conducting health risk assessment, indoor air quality, ergonomics, asbestos, lead, radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing), respiratory protection, and noise surveys; collecting samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis; investigating adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that may affect employee health, comfort, or efficiency; conducting audits and inspections, managing Agency IH programs to raise awareness of potential health hazards and recommend preventive actions; conducting briefings on a variety of industrial hygiene programs and training using lectures, demonstrations, discussions, coaching, or on-the-job training; preparing written technical reports with recommendations for corrective actions; and coordinating with managers, medical, safety, fire protection, environmental and engineering professionals to resolve issues that impact the health and well-being of the workforce.
Ideal Candidates will have Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification or Occupational Health Safety Technician (OHST) certification.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
Degree must be in Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Occupational Safety and Health, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: industrial hygiene, preventative medicine, microbiology, or environmental health (for example, health inspections/assessments, design and implementation of health hazard risk mitigation programs).
Education
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Occupational Safety and Health, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Additional information
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $85,447 - $133,142 (Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
DCIPS Trial Period: If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
- Data presentation and visual representation principles.
- Educating, training, or teaching the workforce using a variety of delivery methods (e.g., lectures, demonstrations, discussions, technology, on-the-job training).
- Using data to identify the cause of health problems and determine compliance with occupational health standards, policies, regulations, and laws.
- Workplace risk assessment and mitigation programs, practices, and controls.
- Identifying, preventing, and correcting potential safety and health hazards and unsafe workplaces.
- Applying the principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
- Developing and applying a structured approach to minimize uncertainties in achieving program performance goals and objectives.
- Applying occupational safety concepts, principles and methods to the evaluation of engineering procedures and design.
- Technology, tools, and trends in area of expertise.
Required Documents
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.