NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)

Army National Guard Units

New Hanover Township (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 137,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in New Jersey is seeking a Nursing (Occupational Health) professional to manage a comprehensive state Occupational Health Program. This Title 32 Excepted Service position supports occupational health nursing services across military and civilian personnel and liaises with DoD, state and federal agencies.

The role requires evaluation of health programs, field and garrison operations, and coordination for toxicology data review, with a focus on quality improvement and

Qualifications

Undergraduate and Graduate Education in safety or occupational health fields with related coursework.
Certification such as CSP, CIH, CHP or equivalent with written exam.
Experience aligning health programs with DoD and public health requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, analyze, and review occupational health nursing services and programs.
Coordinate with DoD, CDC, OSHA and state agencies on health programs and data.
Evaluate health services and administer care for military and civilian personnel.
Establish quality improvement monitoring and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Occupational health nursing

Public health knowledge

Hazard communication

Education

CSP

CIH

CHP

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units
Department: Department of the Army

This is a Title 32 Excepted Service Position This National Guard position is for a NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH), Position Description Number D1234P01 and is part of the NJJFHQ, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to manage a comprehensive Occupational Health Program for the state.

Key Responsibilities

As a NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH), GS-0018-12, you will perform the following duties and responsibilities: Plans, develops, analyzes, and reviews occupational health nursing services and program requirements and determines impact on National Guard military and civilian personnel and public health. Serves as a liaison between all State, NGB and Federal organizations concerning occupational health programs and services.

Evaluates and administers comprehensive occupational health programs, services and capabilities for military and civilian personnel in the work environment to include field operations, garrison, industrial and administrative sites. Provides occupational health services and medical treatment for non-occupational and occupational health illnesses.

Coordinates with other DoD agencies, other federal agencies (e.g., OSHA, Center for Disease Control, etc.), and State agencies (e.g., State Departments of Health, State Environmental Quality, State Natural Resources, State Laboratories, etc.) regarding evaluation of toxicological data. Requires ability to review medical and other information pertinent to the OWCP claims.

Evaluates new claims from a medical perspective to assist in determining whether the agency will controvert the claim. Collects data and prepares final reports on health education efforts. Establishes quality improvement monitoring systems and evaluating criteria. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.

Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included successful completion of a written examination.

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 $105481 - 137128/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

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