Industrial Hygienist
Company: The United States Secret Service
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
The selectee will serve as an Industrial Hygienist in the Office
of Human Resources, Safety, Health and Environmental Programs
Division. Typical work assignments include: Conducting air quality
surveys and personnel air monitoring to determine worker exposure
to lead, noise, volatile organic compounds, and other dust, mists,
and vapors. Conducting non-ionizing ration surveys to determine
employee exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Working
independently to conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with
industry, local, and federal regulations. Providing technical
guidance on the evaluation and use of chemical laboratory hoods,
ventilation systems, biological safety cabinets, and personal
protective equipment (PPE). Performing qualitative and quantitative
fit testing, conducting hands-on training, providing respiratory
protection guidance, and/or coordinating with health professionals
for medical surveillance. Working in a team to report on and
develop recommendations for the handling of environmental and
industrial hygiene issues such as wastewater, chemical inventory,
hazardous material storage, air permits, and emergency procedures.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to develop, administer, and
coordinate the safety and occupational health programs for the
Secret Service. This Industrial Hygienist position starts at a
salary of $121,785.00, GS-13, step 1, with potential to
$158,322.00, GS-13, step 10. Conditions of employment U.S.
Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be
registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you
will be required to: Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5
clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a
credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been
accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and
random drug testing while you occupy the position. As a condition
of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to
serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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.
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