The selectee will serve as an Industrial Hygienist in the Office of Human Resources, Safety, Health and Environmental Programs Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Conducting air quality surveys and personnel air monitoring to determine worker exposure to lead, noise, volatile organic compounds, and other dust, mists, and vapors. Conducting non-ionizing ration surveys to determine employee exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
• Working independently to conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with industry, local, and federal regulations.
• Providing technical guidance on the evaluation and use of chemical laboratory hoods, ventilation systems, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performing qualitative and quantitative fit testing, conducting hands-on training, providing respiratory protection guidance, and/or coordinating with health professionals for medical surveillance.
• Working in a team to report on and develop recommendations for the handling of environmental and industrial hygiene issues such as wastewater, chemical inventory, hazardous material storage, air permits, and emergency procedures.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to develop, administer, and coordinate the safety and occupational health programs for the Secret Service. This Industrial Hygienist position starts at a salary of $121,785.00, GS-13, step 1, with potential to $158,322.00, GS-13, step 10.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
• Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 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.