Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is
in this document.
To qualify for GS-7 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience: 1) helping identify workplace safety hazards and 2) helping with independent inspections.
Education: At least one (1) full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position such as Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Physical or Life Sciences. (Note: You MUST include a copy of your transcripts.)
Combination of Experience and Education (Note: You must include a copy of your transcripts.)
To qualify for GS-8 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes using industrial hygiene concepts and practices by performing independent inspections and evaluating hazardous work conditions.
Education: at least one and one half (1 1/2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position such as Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Physical or Life Sciences. (Note: You MUST include a copy of your transcripts.)
Combination of Experience and Education (Note: You must include a copy of your transcripts.)
To qualify for GS-9 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) conducting Industrial Hygiene surveys, 2) analyzing survey results, and 3) educating the workforce on potential health hazards.
Education: completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or at least two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position such as Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Physical or Life Sciences. (Note: You MUST include a copy of your transcripts.)
Combination of Experience and Education (Note: You must include a copy of your transcripts.)