Summary
This position is with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Denver Region. It is located in the Bismarck Area Office. This position is at the full performance level. Position is in the bargaining unit. A writing sample may be included as a part of the interview process. Selectee will be expected to report to the office. The official title of this position is Industrial Hygienist
Duties
Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Applies technical knowledge and expertise to evaluate workplace conditions, advise others, and resolve technical issues. Plans and conducts inspections or compliance reviews of worksites, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions. Investigates incidents, including fatalities and serious injuries, and determines areas requiring immediate intervention. Collects and analyzes samples from worksites, prepares detailed reports, and recommends controls for identified hazards. Calculates and adjusts penalties for violations using automated systems, considering severity and probability of harm. Communicates findings, gains compliance, and provides technical advice to employers and employee organizations, including testifying in legal proceedings.
Education
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035638 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Information Management Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Technical Competence Technology Application Click here for Evaluation details. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.