Industrial Hygienist jobs in Providence, RI

Duties

As an Industrial Hygienist, ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Air Force Occupational Safety and health (AFOSH) directives and regulations. Acts as the technical expert and advisor to Wing leadership on all issues pertaining to the above directives. Serves as an expert advisor concerning OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC), and US Air Force on installation health matters such as, (a) health hazard identification, evaluation and abatement; (b) workplace surveillance, (c) medical legal documentation, (d) asbestos abatement, (e) lead based paint, (f) ionizing and nonionizing radiation, (g) Thermo Luminescent Dosimetry (TLD), (h) air emissions, (i) drinking water, (j) wastewater discharges, (k) hazardous wastes, (l) Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) activities, (m) pesticide use, (n) environmental noise, (o) environmental assessment, (p) environmental sampling, and (q) other environmental monitoring. Serves as an installation expert regarding Nuclear Biological and Chemical readiness issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must be a US citizen

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  Required documents:

  • Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  • Complete Assessment Package
  • Official Transcripts

  
  Other supporting documents: (Optional)

  • Cover Letter
  • OF 306
  • Professional Certifications
  • DD 214 (Required if claiming 5 pt vet preference)
  • VA Disability Letter (Required if claiming 10 pt vet preference)
  • SF-50

  
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• How to Apply

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  Agency contact information

  Christina Petrone

  Phone

  401-275-4141

  Email

  christina.m.petrone2.civ@army.mil

  Address

  RI 143rd Medical Group
  1 Hercules Drive
  North Kingstown, RI 02852
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
  

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  • Reasonable accommodation policy
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  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents