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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. (GS-06/07/08) The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Environmental Health Technician, GS 0698-09. Incumbent works closely with supervisor in performing duties identified in full performance personnel document. Continued in duties: Responsibilities (GS-09) The primary purpose of this position is: To investigate and analyze a variety of problems and/ or conditions in the workplace which may adversely affect the health of workers, the public, or the environment, making recommendations to control and/or eliminate these environmental and health hazards. Implements various base programs, providing support to work centers through surveys, evaluations, and training. Duties: Plans, organizes and manages the installation Public Health Surveillance Program and provides support to the Industrial Hygiene program. Performs inspection of food establishments, distributors, and storage facilities and ensures food safety and food handling and preparation. Provides Occupational Health Program training for Traditional Reservist, Air Reserve Technicians and active duty personnel. Performs Emergency Management and Response functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of employment continued: A pre-employment physical is required for this position Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Environmental Health Technician Series 0698. (GS-06) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least (1) one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05 (or higher) or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes experience that involved identifying, preventing, or eliminating health hazards in one or more areas of environmental sanitation. Such experience must have provided a practical knowledge of environmental health hazards, survey techniques, and control and eradication methods, and may have been gained in work such as biological technician, medical technician, pest control technician, quality control positions with dairy or food service industries, or environmental health worker. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full year of graduate level education. This education was obtained in an accredited college or university and my education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of an Environmental Health Technician. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. (GS-07) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 (or higher) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience that involved identifying, preventing, or eliminating health hazards in one or more areas of environmental sanitation. Such experience must have provided a practical knowledge of environmental health hazards, survey techniques, and control and eradication methods, and may have been gained in work such as biological technician, medical technician, pest control technician, quality control positions with dairy or food service industries, or environmental health worker. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full year of graduate level education. This education was obtained in an accredited college or university and my education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of an Environmental Health Technician. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. (GS-08) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 (or higher), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience that involved identifying, preventing, or eliminating health hazards in one or more areas of environmental sanitation. Such experience must have provided a practical knowledge of environmental health hazards, survey techniques, and control and eradication methods, and may have been gained in work such as biological technician, medical technician, pest control technician, quality control positions with dairy or food service industries, or environmental health worker. Specialized experience includes ensuring food storage, preparation and serving procedures do not compromise the wholesomeness of products; conducting inspections of temporary living quarter of base lodging facilities; and performing routine visits to work areas to gather information on work areas to include personal protective equipment, personnel roster and job descriptions. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education. My education was obtained in an accredited college or university and my education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of an Environmental Health Technician. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. (GS-09) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08 (or higher), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience that involved identifying, preventing, or eliminating health hazards in one or more areas of environmental sanitation. Such experience must have provided a practical knowledge of environmental health hazards, survey techniques, and control and eradication methods, and may have been gained in work such as biological technician, medical technician, pest control technician, quality control positions with dairy or food service industries, or environmental health worker. Specialized experience includes performing no notice, spot and special inspections of industrial facilities and shops, when new equipment is installed and when potential hazardous conditions exist. Performing surveillance inspections of stored subsistence and food service facilities, provide technical leadership and guidance to Food Service Managers on food storage and food service facility sanitation. Evaluating water supplies, waste disposal, insect and rodent control, and other environmental factors that determine acceptability of establishments supplying food for consumption. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B . or J.D., if related. My education was obtained in an accredited college or university and my education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of an Environmental Health Technician. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: (GS-06/07/08) 1. Knowledge of basic principles of Environmental Health or related field. 2. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 3. Ability to learn basic techniques in Environmental Health. 4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 5. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. Continued in education: Education Qualifications continued: (GS-09) 1. Knowledge of environmental health concepts, principles, methods and techniques, including survey and inspection techniques and control and eradication methods. 2. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. 3. Practical knowledge of industrial hygiene and occupational health concepts, principles, methods and practices. 4. Knowledge of laws and regulations regulating governmental environmental health practices. 5. Knowledge of Hazardous Material Response as it relates to Public Health and Bioenvironmental Engineering. 6. Skill in applying standard training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to develop and present training and instructional sessions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education: IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.