Summary This position is within the Occupational Health (NFO) organization of the Safety Office (NF), Chief Administrative Office (N), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). As an Industrial Hygiene Technician, you'll be a key expert supporting programs that safeguard employee and public health. You'll analyze data, implement safety measures, and manage sensitive health information. Your work directly contributes to a safer workplace at BPA. Responsibilities Your Expertise, Our Mission: Building a Safer Future at BPA At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), we do more than just power homes and businesses; we are an engine for the Pacific Northwest's prosperity and environmental sustainability. To fulfill that critical mission, we depend on a team of dedicated professionals. As an Industrial Hygiene Technician, you won't just be an employee-you'll be a trusted steward of our most valuable asset: our people. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic environment where your work has a direct and lasting impact on the health and safety of your colleagues and the public. As our Industrial Hygiene Technician, you will be empowered to: Develop and Lead Safety Initiatives: Take the helm of significant safety projects, from data collection for our baseline industrial hygiene program to coordinating large-scale annual respiratory fit testing for employees. Serve as a Technical Authority: Act as a key technical resource, providing expert guidance and analysis on industrial hygiene data, instrumentation, and exposure monitoring to support our team. Drive Process and Program Innovation: Identify opportunities for improvement, then develop, implement, and lead training on new, efficient practices that will elevate our industrial hygiene and occupational health programs. Manage Critical Compliance Systems: Take ownership as the system administrator for the agency-wide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program, ensuring vital chemical safety information is accurate and accessible. Be a Guardian of Health Information: Apply discretion and confidentiality in managing sensitive personnel records, medical surveillance data, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Influence and Educate: Use your technical knowledge and communication skills to influence, motivate, and train employees at all levels, encouraging a culture that prioritizes and complies with the highest safety standards. Conduct and Analyze Field Research: Utilize advanced instrumentation to gather and analyze crucial data from field environments, transforming your findings into reports that guide our health and safety strategies. Oversee External Partnerships: Manage the maintenance, calibration, and inventory of industrial hygiene equipment, and coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure our tools and services meet rigorous standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment. Work requires overnight travel. May require up to 30% travel per year throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience 1) collecting, analyzing, and reporting on industrial hygiene data from workplace monitoring to determine compliance with occupational health and safety standards; AND 2) Assisting with the administration of occupational health programs by coordinating activities such as employee fit testing, maintaining monitoring equipment, preparing reports on safety metrics, etc. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Reasonable Accommodation for USAHire: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Veterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/ Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
