INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 88,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Knoxville, TN seeks an INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32) to ensure OSHA and AFOSH compliance, survey facilities, and evaluate operations to eliminate health hazards.

You will manage environmental sampling, coordinate ATSDR activities, oversee radiation safety responsibilities, and advise on ergonomics and permit applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field.
Experience applying OSHA/AFOSH standards and environmental health surveys.
Must meet eligibility for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Survey, inspect, and evaluate facilities to eliminate health hazards.
Ensure OSHA/AFOSH compliance and standard adherence.
Coordinate ATSDR information and health assessments for the installation.
Perform ambient, source, and substance monitoring; manage air sampling and noise surveys.
Serve as Base Radiation Safety Officer for radiation safety and support permit/compliance duties.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

OSHA knowledge

AFOSH directives

Environmental monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related

Job description

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD0814000 and is part of the TN 134th ARW Air National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN, GS-0640-10, you will ensure statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) directives. Survey, inspect, and evaluate operational facilities and various activities to eliminate health hazards. Review plans for new and existing facilities construction projects.

Assess installation environmental sampling, analysis and monitoring requirements, and perform ambient, source and substance monitoring. Act as the installation point of contact and coordinator for ATSDR activities, including assembling and maintaining an inventory of information sources and documents; providing information and advisory services related to ATSDR health assessments/risk, and prepare related correspondence and reports.

Direct, implement, and manage the installation AF Hazard Communication Standard as mandated of OSHA. Authorize Issue Exception (IEX) Code for hazardous or toxic substances. Monitor the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials. Serve as Base Radiation Safety Officer for radio frequency radiation, ionizing radiation, and laser radiation. Ensure installation compliance with the OSHA confined space standard.

Formulate workplace air sampling strategy, perform air sampling, and analyze results. Assess use of and prescribes personal respiratory protection for installation personnel based on air sampling results and professional judgement.

Conduct noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes, and conduct periodic sound/decibel tests in facilities or other areas where potential overexposure to noise may exist, such as machine shops, compressor rooms, aircraft parking ramps and adjacent office/shop areas, etc. Manage the base drinking water surveillance program, ensuring full compliance with all aspects of the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

Contract with consultant professional industrial hygienists on a semi-annual and as deemed necessary basis, to provide assistance and advice and/or to perform such processes as very complex testing, analysis, and evaluations involving release quantity calculations, or application of radiation physics formulas and advanced theory to do hazard distance measurements, etc.; and/or where new or modified engineering controls and operating parameters are needed, etc.

Advise on ergonomics in the workplace. Review and provide input to the installation Environmental Engineer regarding federal and state environmental permit applications. Review and evaluate health-related Environmental Differential Pay (EDP) requests and periodically reevaluate existing EDP situations for continued validity.

Maintain regulations, standards and manuals; supplements ANG and AF directives; and prepare correspondence and a variety of reports relative to the local IH/BEE Program. May serve as an advisor to state occupational safety and health councils, and as a member/advisor on management boards and committees concerning health and environment issues. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Education Requirement: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Occupational Health Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $67970 – $88356/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.