Supervisory Industrial Hygienist
Oversees the operations and operating efficiency of a multi-disciplinary group of Industrial Hygienists, Safety and Occupational Health Specialists and/or Safety Engineers, providing technical and administrative guidance and oversight. Interviews candidates for vacant positions and makes recommendations for selection; recommends promotions, reassignments, awards, training and other career development opportunities; hears and resolves employee complaints to the extent possible; effects disciplinary actions, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending action to the Area Director in more serious cases; approves leave requests from employees supervised. Develops performance standards for subordinates; prepares and signs performance appraisals on employees supervised. Distributes and balances the workload, makes adjustments when appropriate and directs the group in the accomplishment of work. Reviews case files of employees to ensure proper application of standards and proposed penalties as well as reasonable abatement dates for correction of hazards and documentation that is legally sufficient and consistent with OSHA policies and directives. Conducts informal conferences and negotiates settlement agreements relative to safety and health inspections. Leads investigations involving the most difficult and complex cases involving workplace fatalities and catastrophes, high risk operations, imminent danger, non-existent or inadequate standards where use of the 5(a) (1) general duty clause would be required. Works with the Regional Solicitor in developing cases under contest and coordinates appearances at hearings and other venues for employees supervised; as required, serves as a witness before judicial hearings and trials, including criminal investigations, providing technical expertise in occupational safety and health. Negotiates with appropriate employer and/or employee representatives to minimize labor management conflict or to obtain immediate cooperation in imminent danger situations. Represents OSHA at meetings of employer or labor organizations, trade associations and other groups interested in safety and health; informs employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act; promotes voluntary compliance and informs the public of any changes and developments in the field. Operates a motor vehicle to travel to inspection sites. Serves as Acting Area Director when required. Applicants must meet both the Basic Education and Specialized Experience below. Basic Education:
Applicants who are already in the GS-0690 series, may submit their SF-50 to show they occupy an Industrial Hygienist, gS-0690 position. Applicants who are not in an Industrial Hygienist position must submit college transcripts to show they meet one of the following education 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 (external link) (ABIH). Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. Specialized
Experience:
applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service which demonstrates:
- thorough knowledge of safety and occupational health standards in both construction and general industry; ability to enforce these standards; - a thorough knowledge of and ability to identify, analyze, evaluate, and control safety and occupational health hazards in both construction and general industry; - experience in conducting reconstructive accident or incident or fire investigations preferred. Experience in conducting accident/incident investigations is defined as investigative experience which involved using tools such as interviews, photos, videos, measurements and diagrams in order to reconstruct the events that led to the accident/incident and determine the cause of the accident; - experience in providing technical assistance to other safety and industrial hygiene professionals in the interpretation and application of safety and health standards; - ability to perform as a team leader or acting supervisor.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants who are already in the GS-0690 series, may submit their SF-50 to show they occupy an Industrial Hygienist, gS-0690 position. Applicants who are not in an Industrial Hygienist position must submit college transcripts to show they meet one of the following education 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 (external link) (ABIH). Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. Specialized
Experience:
applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service which demonstrates:
- thorough knowledge of safety and occupational health standards in both construction and general industry; ability to enforce these standards; - a thorough knowledge of and ability to identify, analyze, evaluate, and control safety and occupational health hazards in both construction and general industry; - experience in conducting reconstructive accident or incident or fire investigations preferred. Experience in conducting accident/incident investigations is defined as investigative experience which involved using tools such as interviews, photos, videos, measurements and diagrams in order to reconstruct the events that led to the accident/incident and determine the cause of the accident; - experience in providing technical assistance to other safety and industrial hygiene professionals in the interpretation and application of safety and health standards; - ability to perform as a team leader or acting supervisor.
- Department:
0690 Industrial Hygiene - Salary Range:
$102,040 to $132,649 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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