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Industrial Hygienist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
On-site Martinsburg, WV $85K – $111K Apply by Aug 3, 2026 Industrial Hygiene ENFJENTJESTJ OperationsHealthcare
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This position is located within the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia, as part of the Safety Office. This position serves as an Industrial Hygienist and will be assigned the duties of the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager (SPHM) for the medical center.
What You'll Do
- →Duties may include but are not limited to: Plans and conducts evaluations of working operations involving potentially hazardous environmental conditions, analyzes findings, and recommends corrective measures and controls.
- →Formulates specific recommendations for control of health hazards found.
- →Participates in the review for new or modified facilities, processes, equipment and materials for evaluation of the adequacy of health hazard controls.
- →Administers specific industrial hygiene programs for the facility.
- →Leads industrial hygiene surveys and investigations to determine the nature and severity of hazards.
- →Prepares technical reports identifying health hazards and recommends measures for the reduction or elimination.
- →Conducts briefings with supervisors to discuss industrial hygiene programs, the findings from industrial hygiene evaluations, and the approach to be taken to mitigate hazards.
- →Reviews VA / VHA publications, OSHA documents and regulations, the Federal Register, EPA regulations and other pertinent documents and interprets said regulations and guidance for development of management programs.
- →Participates in the Facility Safety and Health Committee, Accident Review Board and Patient Safety Committee and chairs the Safety Patient Handling Committee.
- →The SPHM Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous evaluation of the facility's program for SPHM in alignment with VHA Directive, policy and national oversight.
- →Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the entire facility as they relate to SPHM, including acquisition, development, analysis and presentation of planning data, economic demography, patient care, and work performance for use in planning efforts.
- →Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact the Veterans or staff involved with the SPHM Program.
- →Evaluates compliance with The Joint Commission Standards, internal and external auditors regarding SPHM program, including staff education and development.
- →Responsible for implementation of SPHM algorithms and will identify, propose, and oversee equipment to meet current and future needs for SPHM.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 878d9450-46f3-4e62-a0f2-6844d542a0b2
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