Industrial Hygienist
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)
- Use - for lists
- Use
for prose
- Do NOT repeat job title as heading
- Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop
- Preserve ALL substantive information
- Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions)
- Include section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text
- Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them
- Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones
- Output ONLY HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences
Now, let's map the content:
1. Summary: "This position is assigned to the Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) functioning within the Office of Performance and Quality. The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for planning and administering environmental and industrial hygiene programs." -> This is "About the role" or "Summary". I'll use "About the role" as heading.
2. Qualifications: Contains IOR (Individual Occupation Requirement) and Specialized Experience. This is a "Qualifications" section. Should include both IOR and specialized experience. The IOR has three bullet points (degree options). The specialized experience has a list of duties. I'll structure as a list.
3. Duties: "Major Duties include but are not limited to:" followed by a long list. This is "Responsibilities". Should be a
with each duty as - . There are many duties; I'll keep them as separate list items.
4. Work Schedule: "Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position" -> This is schedule info. Should be a "Schedule" section. Since it's specific, include.
5. Position Description/PD#: "Position Description/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD071660" -> This is metadata. Fold into a short
maybe in a "Position Details" or just include in a paragraph. The rule says do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. So I'll include as a paragraph, maybe under a "Position Details" heading? But the rule says prefer few substantive sections. Could include in a paragraph at the end or in a "Position Details" section. However, the allowed headings are specific: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. "Position Details" is not in that list. But the rule says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It says "e.g." so maybe other headings are allowed? But better to stick to those. Could put PD# in a paragraph under "About the role" or separate. I'll create a "Position Details" heading? But the rule says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". The PD# is specific. However, the allowed headings list doesn't include "Position Details". I could use "Requirements" but that's for qualifications. Maybe just include as a paragraph in the "About the role" section? Or create a "Schedule" section includes work schedule and maybe PD#? Not ideal.
Better: Since the rule says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." The PD# is minor metadata. I'll fold into a short
at the end of the fragment, maybe after schedule. But the rule says output only HTML fragment, no extra sections. I'll include a paragraph with the PD# and relocation/PCS info.
6. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: "Not Authorized" and "Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized." This is benefits/incentives info. Could be a "Benefits" section? But the posting says "Not Authorized". The rule says never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does state them (though negative). But "Not Authorized" is specific content. However, the rule says "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". "Not Authorized" is similar to "N/A". Might be considered filler. But it's a specific statement. I'll include as a paragraph in a "Benefits" section? Or just include in a paragraph with other metadata.
Given the rules, I'll create sections for:
- About the role (summary)
- Qualifications (IOR and specialized experience)
- Responsibilities (duties)
- Schedule (work schedule, telework, virtual)
And then a paragraph for Position Description/PD#, Relocation/Recruitment Incentives, PCS.
But the rule says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So I should use those exact headings. "Qualifications" is allowed. "Requirements" might be similar. I'll use "Qualifications" for the qualifications section. "Responsibilities" for duties. "Schedule" for work schedule. "About the role" for summary.
Now, for Qualifications: The IOR has three options. I'll make a list. The specialized experience has a list of bullet points. I'll include as sub-list or separate list. I'll structure as:
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (11/06/2026).
Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR)
- ...
Specialized Experience (GS-11)
- ...
But the rule says use for section headings. It doesn't forbid for subsections. But the example only shows . However, using is okay for subsections. But to keep it simple, I'll just use for main sections and use
and
within. I can include the IOR and specialized experience as separate lists under Qualifications.
Similarly, for Responsibilities, many duties. I'll list each as - .
Now, let's write the HTML.
First, About the role:
About the role
This position is assigned to the Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) functioning within the Office of Performance and Quality. The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for planning and administering environmental and industrial hygiene programs.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (11/06/2026).
Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR)
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science (Transcripts Required).
- A bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene (Transcripts Required). Note: Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. For engineering degrees to be acceptable, the curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) as a professional engineering curriculum.
- Certification from the Board of Global EHS Credentialing (formerly American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)).
Specialized Experience (GS-11)
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service, including:
- Development, implementation, and sustainment of a comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) program performing compliance audits annually.
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental conservation, restoration, compliance, and pollution prevention projects and carry out actions to ensure compliance of operations using applicable standards.
- Management of facility recycling, waste minimization, pollution prevention, and sustainment programs.
- Participation in the coordination and implementation of financial and budget execution activities related to environmental programs.
- Development of facility policy, guidance, and procedures related to environmental requirements for regulatory and statutory analysis.
- Plans, coordinates, and carries out advanced long-term project assignments dealing with functional technical disciplines required to meet environmental compliance requirements.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other 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.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Utilizes professional knowledge of the theories, practices, and methodologies of natural physical and social sciences to develop, plan, implement, and sustain the facility's comprehensive Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) / Healthcare Environmental Regulatory Compliance (HERC) program, assuming a lead role in the development of the facility's environmental policy and procedural documentation.
- Prepares and submits permits and leads facility self-assessments, inspections, and other environmental investigations.
- Works with facility leadership to integrate environmental considerations into planning and operational activities.
- Coordinates environmental activities with regional representatives and supports the development of integrated planning.
- Participates in all preconstruction meetings to educate contractors on GEMS requirements impacting the project.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Consultant for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal, Sharps Disposal, Hazardous Waste Disposal, and Recycling contracts.
- Maintains the Waste Tracking System on a routine basis, populating the tracker with monthly waste disposal data.
- Participates in the coordination and implementation of financial and budget execution activities related to environmental programs.
- Supports the development of facility environmental policies, programs, and procedural documentation.
- Assures compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations for air emissions, wastewater discharge, safe drinking water supply, solid and hazardous waste, fuel and oil storage, spill prevention, NEPA, and other areas.
- Interacts with federal, state, and local environmental agencies with respect to facility environmental issues.
- Maintains administrative responsibility for the Erie VAMC GEMS Committee, reporting through the Comprehensive Environment of Care (CEOC) program, and participates in the national-level GEMS committees within VA.
- Trains employees and lower grade environmental staff.
- Maintains environmental compliance oversight for the facility by weekly reviewing the continuing regulator accountability
for prose - Do NOT repeat job title as heading - Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop - Preserve ALL substantive information - Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions) - Include section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text - Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them - Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones - Output ONLY HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences Now, let's map the content: 1. Summary: "This position is assigned to the Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) functioning within the Office of Performance and Quality. The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for planning and administering environmental and industrial hygiene programs." -> This is "About the role" or "Summary". I'll use "About the role" as heading. 2. Qualifications: Contains IOR (Individual Occupation Requirement) and Specialized Experience. This is a "Qualifications" section. Should include both IOR and specialized experience. The IOR has three bullet points (degree options). The specialized experience has a list of duties. I'll structure as a list. 3. Duties: "Major Duties include but are not limited to:" followed by a long list. This is "Responsibilities". Should be a
- with each duty as
- . There are many duties; I'll keep them as separate list items.
4. Work Schedule: "Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position" -> This is schedule info. Should be a "Schedule" section. Since it's specific, include.
5. Position Description/PD#: "Position Description/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD071660" -> This is metadata. Fold into a short
maybe in a "Position Details" or just include in a paragraph. The rule says do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. So I'll include as a paragraph, maybe under a "Position Details" heading? But the rule says prefer few substantive sections. Could include in a paragraph at the end or in a "Position Details" section. However, the allowed headings are specific: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. "Position Details" is not in that list. But the rule says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It says "e.g." so maybe other headings are allowed? But better to stick to those. Could put PD# in a paragraph under "About the role" or separate. I'll create a "Position Details" heading? But the rule says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". The PD# is specific. However, the allowed headings list doesn't include "Position Details". I could use "Requirements" but that's for qualifications. Maybe just include as a paragraph in the "About the role" section? Or create a "Schedule" section includes work schedule and maybe PD#? Not ideal. Better: Since the rule says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." The PD# is minor metadata. I'll fold into a short
at the end of the fragment, maybe after schedule. But the rule says output only HTML fragment, no extra sections. I'll include a paragraph with the PD# and relocation/PCS info. 6. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: "Not Authorized" and "Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized." This is benefits/incentives info. Could be a "Benefits" section? But the posting says "Not Authorized". The rule says never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does state them (though negative). But "Not Authorized" is specific content. However, the rule says "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". "Not Authorized" is similar to "N/A". Might be considered filler. But it's a specific statement. I'll include as a paragraph in a "Benefits" section? Or just include in a paragraph with other metadata. Given the rules, I'll create sections for: - About the role (summary) - Qualifications (IOR and specialized experience) - Responsibilities (duties) - Schedule (work schedule, telework, virtual) And then a paragraph for Position Description/PD#, Relocation/Recruitment Incentives, PCS. But the rule says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So I should use those exact headings. "Qualifications" is allowed. "Requirements" might be similar. I'll use "Qualifications" for the qualifications section. "Responsibilities" for duties. "Schedule" for work schedule. "About the role" for summary. Now, for Qualifications: The IOR has three options. I'll make a list. The specialized experience has a list of bullet points. I'll include as sub-list or separate list. I'll structure as:
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (11/06/2026).
Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR)
- ...
Specialized Experience (GS-11)
- ...
for section headings. It doesn't forbid
for subsections. But the example only shows
. However, using
is okay for subsections. But to keep it simple, I'll just use
for main sections and use
and
- within. I can include the IOR and specialized experience as separate lists under Qualifications.
Similarly, for Responsibilities, many duties. I'll list each as
- .
Now, let's write the HTML.
First, About the role:
About the role
This position is assigned to the Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) functioning within the Office of Performance and Quality. The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for planning and administering environmental and industrial hygiene programs.
Qualifications:Qualifications
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (11/06/2026).
Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR)
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science (Transcripts Required).
- A bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene (Transcripts Required). Note: Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. For engineering degrees to be acceptable, the curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) as a professional engineering curriculum.
- Certification from the Board of Global EHS Credentialing (formerly American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)).
Specialized Experience (GS-11)
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service, including:
- Development, implementation, and sustainment of a comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) program performing compliance audits annually.
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental conservation, restoration, compliance, and pollution prevention projects and carry out actions to ensure compliance of operations using applicable standards.
- Management of facility recycling, waste minimization, pollution prevention, and sustainment programs.
- Participation in the coordination and implementation of financial and budget execution activities related to environmental programs.
- Development of facility policy, guidance, and procedures related to environmental requirements for regulatory and statutory analysis.
- Plans, coordinates, and carries out advanced long-term project assignments dealing with functional technical disciplines required to meet environmental compliance requirements.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other 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.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- Utilizes professional knowledge of the theories, practices, and methodologies of natural physical and social sciences to develop, plan, implement, and sustain the facility's comprehensive Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) / Healthcare Environmental Regulatory Compliance (HERC) program, assuming a lead role in the development of the facility's environmental policy and procedural documentation.
- Prepares and submits permits and leads facility self-assessments, inspections, and other environmental investigations.
- Works with facility leadership to integrate environmental considerations into planning and operational activities.
- Coordinates environmental activities with regional representatives and supports the development of integrated planning.
- Participates in all preconstruction meetings to educate contractors on GEMS requirements impacting the project.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Consultant for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal, Sharps Disposal, Hazardous Waste Disposal, and Recycling contracts.
- Maintains the Waste Tracking System on a routine basis, populating the tracker with monthly waste disposal data.
- Participates in the coordination and implementation of financial and budget execution activities related to environmental programs.
- Supports the development of facility environmental policies, programs, and procedural documentation.
- Assures compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations for air emissions, wastewater discharge, safe drinking water supply, solid and hazardous waste, fuel and oil storage, spill prevention, NEPA, and other areas.
- Interacts with federal, state, and local environmental agencies with respect to facility environmental issues.
- Maintains administrative responsibility for the Erie VAMC GEMS Committee, reporting through the Comprehensive Environment of Care (CEOC) program, and participates in the national-level GEMS committees within VA.
- Trains employees and lower grade environmental staff.
- Maintains environmental compliance oversight for the facility by weekly reviewing the continuing regulator accountability