The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the facility Industrial Hygienist assigned to the Safety and Emergency Management Service, at the Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). The incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive Industrial Hygiene program and assumes the lead role in the development of industrial hygiene goals, policy, and procedural documentation.
The incumbent serves as an Industrial Hygienist in the Safely and Emergency Management Service, at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. They will analyze, identify, and measure workplace hazards or stresses that can cause sickness, impaired health, or significant discomfort in workers through chemical, physical, ergonomic, or biological exposures.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct studies of work operations and processes, examining work environments, analyze findings promulgating recommendations, and preparing various reports. Inspect medical center to identify occupational health hazards and the need for further investigative studies and surveys. Perform analysis to determine nature and degree of toxic materials present.
Interpret results of studies for the work environment in terms of possible impairment to health, nature of health impairment, potential for medical centers damages, etc. Prepare comprehensive and legally sufficient written reports of all monitoring activities performed in accordance with OSHA and EPA, state law and VA regulations. Ensure proper documentation and notification of employee exposures.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD04842O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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Nicole.Masters@va.gov · (216) 544-4460
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74229 – $96493/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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