Industrial Hygienist

Industrial Hygienist Position

Duties for the Industrial Hygienist position include, but are limited to the following:

GS-11:

• Using technical and scientific writing and the presentation of data to support complex analyses.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of directives and memoranda to provide field personnel information on health standards development.
• Developing technological feasibility studies of specific industries and operations.
• Attending technical committees, board meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder meetings to collect background information relating to proposed standards and guidance products.

GS-12:

• Reviewing public comment and hearing records in order to prepare scientifically and legally supportable regulations, modifying standards as necessary.
• Visiting industrial facilities to analyze work processes and health hazards evidenced.
• Reviewing interim reports and completed studies to assure satisfactory fulfillment and compliance with accepted occupational health principles and practices.
• Providing support during rule making hearings, stakeholder meetings or other public meetings, including the formulation of technical questions on industrial hygiene and engineering related issues.

As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex with less supervision. Applicants should submit a writing sample in the application package to demonstrate analytical writing skills. It should be no longer than 3-4 pages and written personally by the applicant.