Industrial Hygienist

Veterans Health Administration

Fredericksburg, VA

JobSummary

This Industrial Hygienist position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center, Facilities Management, Fredericksburg HCC. The primary duties of the position are to develop and implement a comprehensive and effective Industrial Hygiene program. Position reports to the Safety Manager.

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HighGrade

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Veterans Health Administration

OrganizationCodes

VA/VATA

Relocation

False

HiringPath

fed-transition
fed-competitive
fed-excepted
disability
mspouse
public
vet

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AgencyMarketingStatement

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

Duties include, but are not limited to: -Supports existing and implements new procedures to support a comprehensive industrial hygiene program that includes the following; asbestos control and abatement, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, hearing conservation, hazard communication, nitrous oxide, mercury, hazardous and infectious waste management, water testing and treatment, respiration and anti-neoplastic drugs. -Performs environmental monitoring, recommends methods to abate occupational exposures, initiates medical surveillance procedures, maintains necessary records and conducts limited employee training. -Anticipates, recognizes, evaluates and formulates corrective action and/or control for occupational hazards or stress (i.e. physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic) arising from the workplace that may cause inefficiency or discomfort among employees. -Performs various duties to assess work practices and environmental conditions for hazards to the health and safety of employees to include; conducting studies of work operations and processes, examining work environments, analyzing findings, formulating recommendations and preparing reports. -Evaluates environmental conditions involving a variety of hazards, including; physical, chemical and biological hazards, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and other environmental agents and recommends corrective action to ensure that hazards are noted and abated. -Conducts industrial hygiene inspections on a routine basis to determine compliance with occupational health regulations, recognized standards, and VA standards, using techniques and practices commonly utilized in the industrial hygiene profession. -Investigates exposures and complaints by employees concerning work conditions. -Conducts reviews of workplace procedures (i.e. chemical inventories, operating standards and work process analysis) to determine methods of measuring degree of toxicity related to the work place in a health care environment (i.e. chemical, noise, etc.). -Arranges for shipments of samples to an outside contractor for analysis or conducts limited analysis in-house in accordance with recognized methods and prepares sampling and inspection reports for management review. -Calibrates and uses various types of analytical equipment used in the field of industrial hygiene, to include but not limited to; air sampling pumps, sound level meters, noise dosimeters, light meters, velometers, portable infrared spectrophotometers, and mercury vapor analyzers. -Responsible for all aspects of the hazard communication program. -Reviews contract plans and specifications, including concept designs, and provides recommendations for alleviate potential occupational health hazards when needed. -Accompanies representatives of the VISN Industrial Hygienist, OSHA, The Joint Commission, Virginia regional utilities and Virginia Department of Health during official inspections, as needed. -Presents expert testimony for hearings, boards and other legally appointed investigating bodies concerning matters pertaining to occupational health and environmental issues. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD500660 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives/Expenses: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: Office as well as field work required. Field inspections are frequent and require moderate physical exertion in carrying heavy equipment, climbing, and bending, as well as extended periods of standing and a considerable amount of walking during surveys. Work Environment: During inspections, the employee is exposed to all the risks and discomforts associated with the medical facility. This exposure necessitates personal protective clothing and equipment due to the variety of toxic and hazardous environments in which some of the effects of exposure are not fully known.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain for the duration of employment a current and valid State driver's license Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You will be required to complete your TB/Immunization evaluation with Employee/Occupational Health section. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Evaluations

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

HowToApply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/04/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943245. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

WhatToExpectNext

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

RequiredDocuments

Documents Accepted: DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Documents Required: Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OtherInformation

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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AgencyContactEmail

THOMAS.MASTERS@VA.GOV

AgencyContactPhone

757-604-8890

SecurityClearance

Not Required