About the opportunity
This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific, at Health Clinic, Camp Carroll, Republic of Korea. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Major duties include directing equipment maintenance programs within the Industrial Hygiene Division, composing technical writing procedures and maintenance schedules, compiling equipment performance records, performing specialized occupational health surveys, providing technical consultation and instrument operational training, operating motor vehicles to transport sensitive environmental samples, uploading sampling data into DOEHRS, developing exposure tracking reports, and coordinating medical surveillance scheduling.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $52,727 to $68,549 per year (PA)
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to Joint Travel Regulations
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Potential foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters and home leave
Who can apply?
- US Citizens
- One year of specialized experience which includes calibrating Industrial Hygiene monitoring equipment, preparing reports using automated systems, assisting Industrial Hygienist evaluating potential health hazards, and training employees in safety or occupational health subjects (typical of work at GS-08 level)
- OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a directly related field such as Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Occupational Health Management
- OR A combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%
Required documents
- Your resume (two pages or less, must support specialized experience and include employer name, job title, start and end dates with month and year, hours worked per week, and a brief description)
- Transcript copy (required if qualifying based on education)
- Other supporting documents such as a cover letter or most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
When to apply
- Date Posted: 2026-09-02
- Application Close Date: 2026-09-12 at 11:59 PM (EST)
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account
- Complete the online questionnaire
- Submit your resume (two pages or less) and required supporting documents such as transcripts
- Review and verify that your complete application package is accurate and submit it by the closing date
Additional information
- This position requires a 1-year probationary period
- The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months
- Defense National Relocation Program is NOT authorized
- Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area
- Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Industrial hygiene professionals with experience in equipment calibration and occupational health surveys.
- Individuals with a background in technical writing and data management within health or safety divisions.
- Candidates interested in an overseas assignment at a military health clinic.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial tour is 36 months, which requires a significant commitment to living in South Korea.
- Access to military medical facilities is limited to space-available and reimbursable status.
- Applicants should verify the specific foreign area benefits, such as Living Quarters Allowance, as they are subject to individual qualification.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is a unique opportunity for those seeking international experience within the Defense Health Agency. It allows for professional growth in industrial hygiene while providing the benefits of an overseas federal assignment.
Our take
A great fit for industrial hygiene technicians looking for an international career move; those unable to commit to a three-year overseas tour should consider other options.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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