Industrial Hygienist

The Industrial Hygienist is assigned to the Safety and Emergency Management Service, as designated, within the VHA New York Harbor Healthcare System- New York/ Manhattan campus. The Industrial hygienist is concerned with the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental conditions or stresses arising in or from the workplace, which may cause sickness, impaired health, significant discomfort, or inefficiency. The duties and responsibilities of the Industrial Hygienist (IH) include but are not limited to: Responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating, implementing and administering a comprehensive industrial hygiene program for a large healthcare system engaged in medical, surgical and psychiatric patient care. Primarily responsibility for maintaining the program in such a manner that all program components remain in compliance with current Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the New York Harbor (NYH) Occupational Safety Management System (SMS) and other applicable regulations, procedures requirements. Recognition of occupational health and industrial hygiene problems within the healthcare system environment The evaluation of the healthcare system environment in terms of the long-range as well as the short-range effects on occupational health, and the development of corrective measures to eliminate existing problems. Conducts complex analyses of a wide variety of industrial hygiene and occupational health issues, develops effective programs to abate hazardous conditions noted, and oversees abatement actions in order to ensure that identified problems are promptly and effectively resolved. Conducts employee exposure assessments in accordance with VHA Directive 7702 "INDUSTRIAL HYGEINE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION". Plans and conducts quantitative exposure assessments by monitoring and measuring employee exposure to chemicals and other potential hazards. Conducts various workplace safety inspections and surveys to identify potential health hazards and potentially hazardous conditions. Evaluates indoor air quality (IAQ) in response to employee concerns and complaints. Provides detailed interpretation of results and makes recommendations concerning implementation of engineering controls and/or personal protective equipment as needed. Participates in construction safety rounds to identify deficiencies related to Industrial Hygiene and makes recommendations regarding corrective actions needed. The incumbent will serve as an authority on matters related to industrial hygiene, including regulatory interpretation, policy review, and consultative services. Makes recommendations to Employee Health concerning employee medical surveillance in accordance with OSHA regulations All other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm Telework: This position is NOT telework eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD01254A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized