Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.


As a Industrial Hygienist at the NH-0690-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Evaluates and selects appropriate PPE, including specialized cleanroom garments, respirators, gloves, and eye protection, considering the specific hazards and requirements of microelectronics manufacturing. Develops and implements PPE programs, including training on proper donning/doffing procedures to prevent contamination and ensure worker safety.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive (EH&S) industrial hygiene training programs specifically tailored to the hazards of the microelectronics environment. This includes training on chemical safety, semiconductor process safety, cleanroom protocols, respirator use, emergency response and ergonomic best practices for microscope work and repetitive tasks. It also includes environmental training regarding hazardous waste, DOT shipping and receiving, air permits and sewer discharge permit requirements, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and DoD regulations related to occupational health and safety, including OSHA, EPA, DTSC, SMAQMD, and DoD directives.
• Develops and manages medical surveillance programs for employees exposed to specific hazards in the microelectronics environment, such as chemicals known to affect the respiratory system, skin, or nervous system.
• Provides expert consultation and technical support to DMEA management, process engineers, and cleanroom operators on all aspects of EH&S related to microelectronics.
• Collaborates closely with process engineers, facility engineers and management to implement effective control solutions that do not compromise process integrity.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain/maintain Top Secret SCI security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Developing, implementing, and/or managing a comprehensive industrial hygiene and environmental programs tailored to the specific hazards and processes.
• Conducting detailed workplace assessments to identify and evaluate potential occupational health hazards.
• Recommending and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Prioritizing engineering controls such as fume hoods, local exhaust ventilation (LEV), and /or enclosed process equipment.
• Designing, evaluating, and/or recommending engineering controls specifically designed for microelectronics manufacturing environments (e.g. evaluating the effectiveness of clean room HEPA filtration systems).
• Recommending modifications to process equipment to reduce emissions, and designing specialized local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems for specific processes.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:

• IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

• All current and former civilian Federal employees should submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).

• If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

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