INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN T32

Military Grades: SPC/CPL/ E-4 to SSG/E-6 Compatible Military Assignments: ANY ARMY MOS INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 1 year equivalent to the next lower grade level experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. [See Duties above]

This position is located in the MED DET, Phoenix, AZ. The purpose of the work is to plan, schedule, execute, manage and administer the ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program for a state, territory, or district to maintain and promote the health of military and technician personnel. Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Regional Industrial Hygienist (IH) who works for the NGB Office of the Chief Surgeon.

DUTIES (Condensed):Plans, schedules, executes, manages and administers the State/territory/or district ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program. Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of the Army (DA),Department of Defense (DOD) and NGB regulations, standards and guidance. Serves as an advisor on State health matters, (e.g., health hazard identification, asbestos and lead abatement).

Surveys, inspects and evaluates operational and newly constructed facilities and various activities to identify, evaluate and reduce or eliminate potential health hazards. Determines appropriate survey methods and techniques. Performs special surveys of facilities and shops when new equipment is installed or work procedures change. Identifies the potential physical, biological, chemical and radiological health hazards in the workplace.

Reviews plans for new and existing construction and renovation projects to ensure that applicable standards (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers/ ASHRAE, etc.) are incorporated. Interprets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for employees, shop supervisors, and OHN. Assists the OHN with the management of the state Army National Guard (ARNG) Respiratory Protection Program.

Assesses use of and prescribes personal respiratory protection based on air sampling results and professional judgment. Conducts noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes. Serves as the advisor to the Radiation Protection Officer when required. Supports the development of local emergency cleanup procedures for accidental releases. Calibrates equipment and/or ensures compliance with existing calibration schedules for all industrial hygiene equipment.

Investigates hearing compensation claims filed by facility personnel. Collects applicable data from occupational health noise database. Advises on ergonomics in the workplace. Surveys worksites to evaluate compliance with the most current practices. May serve as an advisor to State Occupational Safety and Health Councils and/or as a member of management committees which address health and environmental issues and concerns.

Coordinates with contractor personnel and performs oversight of their operations while they are conducting industrial hygiene surveys within the State. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.