Duties

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a Industrial Hygienist at the NH-0690-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

Evaluates and selects appropriate PPE, including specialized cleanroom garments, respirators, gloves, and eye protection, considering the specific hazards and requirements of microelectronics manufacturing. Develops and implements PPE programs, including training on proper donning/doffing procedures to prevent contamination and ensure worker safety.
Develops and delivers comprehensive (EH&S) industrial hygiene training programs specifically tailored to the hazards of the microelectronics environment. This includes training on chemical safety, semiconductor process safety, cleanroom protocols, respirator use, emergency response and ergonomic best practices for microscope work and repetitive tasks. It also includes environmental training regarding hazardous waste, DOT shipping and receiving, air permits and sewer discharge permit requirements, etc.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and DoD regulations related to occupational health and safety, including OSHA, EPA, DTSC, SMAQMD, and DoD directives.
Develops and manages medical surveillance programs for employees exposed to specific hazards in the microelectronics environment, such as chemicals known to affect the respiratory system, skin, or nervous system.
Provides expert consultation and technical support to DMEA management, process engineers, and cleanroom operators on all aspects of EH&S related to microelectronics.
Collaborates closely with process engineers, facility engineers and management to implement effective control solutions that do not compromise process integrity.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
Must obtain/maintain Top Secret SCI security clearance
Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
Developing, implementing, and/or managing a comprehensive industrial hygiene and environmental programs tailored to the specific hazards and processes.
Conducting detailed workplace assessments to identify and evaluate potential occupational health hazards.
Recommending and implementing appropriate control measures.
Prioritizing engineering controls such as fume hoods, local exhaust ventilation (LEV), and /or enclosed process equipment.
Designing, evaluating, and/or recommending engineering controls specifically designed for microelectronics manufacturing environments (e.g. evaluating the effectiveness of clean room HEPA filtration systems).
Recommending modifications to process equipment to reduce emissions, and designing specialized local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems for specific processes.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Other Notes

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agency's interest.
Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.

Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Defense Microelectronics Activity jobs

Industrial Hygienist.