Industrial Hygienist
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Science
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Research Scientist
As an Industrial Hygienist at Glenn Research Center or Neil
A. Armstrong Test Facility, you will develop, implement, and maintain Center-level environmental and occupational health programs and oversee compliance with Federal, State, NASA, and Agency requirements. Positions are located in various organizations, and NASA may fill positions at any of the grade levels listed in this announcement: GS-11/12/13/14.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
To qualify for GS-11you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
- Conducting exposure assessments involving chemical, physical, or biological hazards by collecting and analyzing data, comparing results to established standards, and recommending measures to support occupational health and regulatory compliance.
OR
b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field.
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above
To qualify for GS-12you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
- Managing or administering industrial hygiene programs by evaluating occupational hazards, conducting exposure assessments, and supporting compliance with Federal, NASA, and organizational requirements.
you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Implementing industrial hygiene and health physics practices by evaluating occupational hazards, developing mitigation recommendations, and supporting occupational health programs to ensure compliance with Federal, NASA, and organizational requirements.
you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
- Leading industrial hygiene, health physics, and occupational health programs by directing hazard evaluations, developing mitigation strategies, and providing technical oversight to ensure compliance with Federal, NASA, and organizational requirements.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.
Promotion PotentialThe full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information.
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents.'
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