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Summary This position is in Region 7, Mission Support Division, Security, Safety, and Facilities Management Branch. About Region 7. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities At the entry level of this position, you will: Assists with conducting inspection of work sites and field locations, plans, schedules, and conducts periodic audits of working conditions to determine the nature and extent of any potentially hazardous physical, biological, or chemical conditions, and the effectiveness of existing control measures and work processes. Able to Develop and implement accident prevention measures and procedures. Obtain immediate corrective action of conditions which are imminent danger to life or limb. Assists the Safety Health Environmental Management Policy (SHEMP) Manager in the development of hazardous substances training programs for regional response personnel and field personnel. Assist in coordinating safety and health training records in both the agency field readiness and Fed Talent databases, including assigning of online training and verification of training content and applicability to the work performed. Work in coordination with and provides assistance to, the Regional Safety, Health and Environmental Program Manager on issues related to operation of the overall Regional Occupational Health and Safety program. When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. If you are selected, a written participant agreement must be signed. EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings. Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section. You will be required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials. This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. If you are selected, the entire period served under the Recent Graduates program will be a trial period. Participation in the medical monitoring program is required. This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). You will be required to meet ongoing specialized safety training requirements in order to meet field safety standards. #LI-Onsite Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level defined as Provide support to technical experts on difficult or complex issues associated with a variety of industrial hygiene and safety functions. 1 year of graduate-level education; or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition); the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level defined as Provide support to technical experts on difficult or complex issues associated with a variety of industrial hygiene and safety functions and/or has knowledge of chemicals and work practices affecting employee health and safety and/or partners with stakeholders to develop solutions to health and safety problems. 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree; or master’s or equivalent graduate degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience NOTE: 1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered an academic year of graduate study. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in applying, concepts, principles, and methodologies of the industrial hygiene or the consumer safety fields sufficient to conduct routine of occupational health inspections or portions of complex work sites and field locations. Ability to provide technical information to non-technical audiences and provide solutions in an easy to understand format. Ability to to recognize environmental factors and stresses associated with complex work operations, and to ascertain their effects on the health and well-being of workers. Skill in using quantitative measurement techniques for evaluating the magnitude of environmental stresses and their effects on health, well-being, and efficiency of staff. Knowledge and ability necessary to, implement and document a comprehensive health and safety program with guidance and oversight from Safety Health Environmental Management Policy (SHEMP) Manager. Knowledge of safety and health and environmental compliance and stewardship requirements and practices necessary to complete assignments and identify areas for improvement. Skill in maintaining and updating records in accordance with record schedules. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Education In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Recent Graduates program, you must meet the following basic requirements in order to qualify for this position: 0690 - Industrial Hygiene: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related sciences; or a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene; or certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). NOTE: Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Additional Information This position is in the Pathways Recent Graduates Program, which provides individuals who have completed a qualifying associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate with an entry-level developmental experience with the potential to lead to a career in the Federal government. Upon successful completion of the program, you may be noncompetitively converted to a term or permanent position without further competition. For more information, see USAJOBS Information Sheet. ATTENTION VETERANS: If you are a veteran (as defined in 5 USC 2108) who due to military service obligations was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period (described in the “This job is open to/Clarification from the agency” section above), you have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon your release/discharge from active duty. In no event, however, may your eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date you completed the requirements for a qualifying degree or qualify career or technical education program. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section. EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility. This position is in the bargaining unit.