Industrial Hygienist

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC

JobSummary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Safety and Code Compliance (OSCC), Safety Division. OSCC establishes policy and conducts oversight to ensure compliance with safety, fire and environmental laws and regulations. The incumbent of this position is designated as "Emergency/Essential" The selectee shall be certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or able to sit for the exam within a year.

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LL/LA00

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False

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).

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MajorDuties

***The incumbent of this position is designated as "Emergency/Essential" and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions and may be required to work weekends and/or off normal daytime working hours*** Tour of Duty is Monday - Friday (Core Hours: 6 am - 6 pm) Eligible for Telework. Major Duties Include: Advisory Services for Industrial Hygiene Programs and Projects Serves as an Agency subject matter expert and authority in industrial hygiene programs, with the responsibility for providing expert advice to staff members; the development and interpretation of regulations and guidelines regarding the occupational health and safety of employees; the promotion of AOC compliance and mandated requirements; the evaluation of progress achieved and regulatory matters; and consultation and training where needed. Identifies and assesses risk factors on health hazards, analyzes and evaluates industrial health findings and develops such changes in methods or procedures to control health hazards. Develops and implements internal procedures for immediate control of hazards. Develops criteria, procedures and written guidance for the handling, labeling, storing, use, transfer and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials. Establishment of Program Evaluation Criteria and Conditions Provides expert industrial hygiene advice and technical assistance and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers and other personnel on chemical, physical and biological stressors in the workplace. Investigates health problems that arise among workers and determines corrective measures. Participates in accident investigations and emergency responses when potentially hazardous or unknown substances are involved. Formulation and Dissemination Performs, organizes and/or directs comprehensive on-site inspections and worksite surveys on a recurring basis to identify and evaluate conditions which may be hazardous to workers' health. Observes operations and conditions which could constitute potential health problems. Develops or oversees the creation of sampling strategies and protocols, takes air samples, bulk samples and cultures for contaminants suspected of causing health problems. Hazard Information Training and Dissemination Conducts new employee orientation on health and hazardous conditions and conducts annual refresher training for all employees and volunteers. Develops training plans, conducts training of supervisors and monitors in-service training activities. Prepares articles, pamphlets or brochures and/or directs the preparation of materials by others for publication. Collaborates with supervisors, safety managers and occupational health personnel or physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and equipment. Develops specific implementation strategies to promote information dissemination and exchange among health-oriented organizations and/or among assigned Agency program offices using such methods as electronic mail, distribution of project reports, newsletters or program announcements. Project Management Acts as a Project Manager or Task Leader on assigned projects and is responsible for: (1) independently administering assigned projects of major size, scope and complexity in accordance with safety and health regulations, AOC policies and best practices, which may include: preparation of scope and statement of work; acting as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR); reporting project status to upper management; coordinating an integrated team; managing the schedule, budget and quality of the projects and most importantly meeting the clients objectives (2) furnishing advice and counsel to the agency, contractors and representatives of other agencies on matters pertaining to the use and interpretation of the assigned criteria. Contractor Oversight Examines plans, specifications and cost estimates for technical adequacy, throughout the entirety of development. Reports progress and/or problems. Directs necessary changes, resolves controversial problems, ensures conformance to plans and specifications and furnishes other assistance as required where deficiencies are noted. Handles and assesses contractor efforts and assesses technical progress in relation to the established schedule and resources allotted. Reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for technical adequacy. Serves as a COTR on assigned projects. Adheres to applicable safety rules in the performance of duties. Complies with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized.

Education

The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science; or A bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene; or Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing if selected. Must provide transcripts if selected.

Requirements

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: -A citizen of the United States; -A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); -A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; -A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or -A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. And The selectees shall be certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or be able to sit and pass the exam within a year after hire. May be required to work weekends and/or off normal daytime working hours.

Evaluations

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies: Knowledge required to provide expert interpretations of published occupational health standards. Knowledge required to research technical publications and coordinate with related occupational health specialists to develop instructions, specifications and field manuals/program guides for the use by Agency personnel. Knowledge required to evaluate testing laboratories to assure that they are adequately staffed and qualified to process data in accordance with legal requirements. Knowledge and skill required to serve as an expert witness in contested cases. Full knowledge of applicable rules in the performance of duties. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration. Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.

HowToApply

You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page. NEED HELP? If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs “Saved Documents” feature. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

WhatToExpectNext

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. After all application packages have been received, we will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJobs Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

RequiredDocuments

The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position. To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application. We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment. Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.

Benefits

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

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