Industrial Hygienist

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Industrial Hygienist expected to develop a comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Program for the Bay Pines VAMC. The program consists of environmental monitoring, recordkeeping, medical surveillance, personal protection equipment, hazardous materials management, asbestos control, and education and training. ***Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates.***

Major Duties may include but not limited to: Provide technical advice to VA personnel on Occupational Health issues at the Bay Pines VAMC and Community Based-Outpatient Clinics. Developing a comprehensive industrial hygiene program consisting of environmental monitoring, recordkeeping, medical surveillance, personal protection equipment, hazardous materials management, asbestos control and education and training. Conduct industrial hygiene inspections on worksites to determine compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards. Conduct background reviews of service operations and the characteristics of the work process. Review applicate standards and requirements contained in VA circulars and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Accompany OSHA, EPC or other Occupational Health and Safety inspectors on inspections of the Medical Center. Use a variety of sampling instrumentation, use of sampling strategies, and the types and limitations of analytical methods. Use of methods of control for a wide variety of health hazards, including toxic chemicals and noise. Analyze the factors that could contribute to accidents or hazardous conditions. Acts as the Respiratory Program Administrator. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD10770A Physical Requirements: Office as well as field work required. Field inspections require moderate physical exertion in carrying equipment, as well as extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and climbing. .

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Upon completion of your probationary period (OR INSERT "trial period"), your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR INSERT "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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.