Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This vacancy is OPEN to the public, to those in the UTARNG or willing to join. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Plans, schedules, executes, manages and administers the State/territory/or district ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program.
• Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of the
  Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD) and NGB regulations, standards and guidance.
• Serves as an advisor on State health matters, (e.g., health hazard identification, asbestos and lead abatement).
• Surveys, inspects and evaluates operational and newly constructed facilities and various activities to identify, evaluate and reduce or eliminate potential health hazards.
• Determines compliance with Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) or Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). Makes recommendations on control measures and changes in work procedures or schedules to ensure compliance with established health standards.
• Performs special surveys of facilities and shops when new equipment is installed or work procedures change.
• Identifies the potential physical, biological, chemical and radiological healthhazards in the workplace.
• Evaluates the exposure to workers and recommends the appropriate corrective action (e.g., engineering controls, chemical substitution, and personal protective equipment).
• Reviews plans for new and existing construction and renovation projects to ensure that applicable standards (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers/ ASHRAE, etc.) are incorporated.
• Interprets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for employees, shop supervisors, and OHN. I
• Provides subject matter expert advice for Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM) training as required.
• Coordinates with Safety and Warehouse personnel regarding receipt, storage and shipment of hazardous chemicals.
• Assists the OHN with the management of the state Army National Guard (ARNG) Respiratory Protection Program.
• Schedules employees for fit testing and respirator selection; specifies/recommends replacement parts and cartridges; calculates end of service life as necessary and maintains all applicable records.
• Conducts noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes.
• Recommends appropriate engineering and/or administrative changes and/or hearing protective devices as corrective measures where excessive noise levels are found.
• Conducts studies and surveys of varying degrees of complexity, analyzes laboratory and instrument results.
• Writes and coordinates reports through the Regional IH, to identify and evaluate potential health hazards. R
• Educates workers about hazards during industrial hygiene
  surveys. Air samples are collected as determined necessary by building inspections or special requests. Inputs all data collected is into a Department of Defense (DOD) Industrial Hygiene /SOH (e.g., RCAS-SOH) data base.
• Serves as the advisor to the Radiation Protection Officer when required. Supports the development of local emergency cleanup procedures for accidental releases.
• Calibrates equipment and/or ensures compliance with existing calibration schedules for all industrial hygiene
  equipment.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to ensure equipment can effectively check work environments.
• Investigates hearing compensation claims filed by facility personnel.
• Advises on ergonomics in the workplace. Surveys worksites to evaluate compliance with the most current practices. Determines if there are factors which could contribute to cumulative trauma disorders. Provides findings and recommendations for corrective actions to the OHN and workplace supervisor.
• Coordinates with contractor personnel and performs oversight of their operations while they are conducting industrial hygiene surveys within the State.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS-09 requires 1 year experience at GS-0640-9

or

24 months of public experience in this field of work:

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOD, Department of Army, NGB, and ARNG laws, regulations and policies related to occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Ability to develop recommendations for alternative controls, procedures, and/or protective equipment relative to the prevention or management of harmful exposures.
• Knowledge to identify and/or quantify a variety of chemical agents (e.g., gases, dusts, fumes, mists); physical agents (e.g., noise, temperature extremes); biological agents (e.g., fungi) and ergonomic factors.
• Ability to gather information to prepare reports of finds, to include recommendations for corrections.
• Ability to perform complex computations/investigations, and apply theories and formulas typical in the scientific calculations of the industrial hygiene profession.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.