HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Army National Guard Units

East Hanover Township (PA)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 74,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Pennsylvania seeks a Health Technician to support occupational health programs, including medical surveillance, hearing and vision conservation, and environmental health activities. The role requires coordinating DOEHRS-HC activities and maintaining records for compliance.

The position emphasizes field and administrative tasks, calibration of equipment, and collaboration with OHN colleagues to implement comprehensive health programs and training for staff.

Qualifications

Experience supporting occupational health programs (OH/IH).
Familiarity with hearing conservation, vision protection, and environmental health readiness.
Ability to collect data and assist in program administration.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering OH/IH programs across surveillance and protection efforts.
Oversee Hearing Conservation Program services and training for workers.
Coordinate noise surveys and ensure compliance with ANSI standards.

Skills

Hearing Conservation

Industrial Hygiene

Medical Surveillance

Occupational Health

DOEHRS-HC

Tools

DOEHRS-HC System

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HEALTH TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D1243000 and is part of the PA Deputy Chief of Staff G1, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. INDEFINITE Position may lead to permanent assignment without further advertisement.

Key Responsibilities

As a Health Technician, GS-0640-08, you will provide assistance in the administration of the JFHQ-S Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene (OH/IH) programs to include, but not limited to, various duties in support of the Medical Surveillance, Respiratory Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Hearing Conservation, Vision Conservation, and Bloodborne Pathogen Programs.

Ensure all full-time employees assigned to hazardous noise positions are enrolled in the Installation Hearing Conservation Program for testing and monitoring. Administer the JFHQ-S Department of Defense (DoD) Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) Program. Obtain and maintain DOEHRS-HC Bi-Annual Compliance Reports.

Ensure military/civilian personnel receive Hearing Conservation Program services and training to meet hearing protection requirements (e.g., earplugs, noise muffs, ear canal caps, noise-attenuating helmets, or a combination of protection) to minimize hearing loss.

Coordinate and/or conducts noise surveys of all suspected noise-hazard areas, vehicles, and equipment as directed by regulation and law using Type 2 or greater sound level meters which meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements. Ensure vision screenings are conducted IAW the Army Vision Conservation and Readiness Program (VCRP).

Perform/coordinate calibration of medical screening equipment; operate and maintain OH/IH field and laboratory instruments and other medical equipment needed to determine health risks. Perform a variety of special tasks, such as portions of occupational health/industrial hygiene investigations or surveys as directed by the OHN. Maintain and input OH/IH data into required federal/military database systems (e.g., U.S.

Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine (USHCHPPM), DOEHRS-HC and Health Hazard Information Management System (HHIMS)). Assist the OHN with implementation of comprehensive OH/IH Programs to include initial and on-going medical evaluations, hazard assessments, control measures, hearing and vision conservation, and employee training and education.

Contact employees during studies/surveys/investigations to observe and assess working operations and conditions and promotes effective OH/IH practices. Attach personal Dosimetry and monitoring equipment to workers to assess hazardous or potentially hazardous situations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57013 – $74115/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.