US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) for the New England District supports the development and management of the District’s Occupational Health Program, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOD, USACE, and standard medical practices. Acts as a consultant and subject matter expert for safety and health personnel and manages employee medical records with strict confidentiality. Provides basic direct care, limited emergency support, immunizations, and on-site medical screenings. Assists with occupational health surveys, training, and health promotion, coordinates with local medical facilities, maintains medical logs, and delivers daily reports to the SOH Manager.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position supports the management and maintenance of employee medical records, ensuring proper documentation of occupational health histories and incorporation of summary forms into medical files. The incumbent provides critical occupational health information to the Safety Manager and ensures the correct initiation, maintenance, and disposition of employee medical records. They contribute to epidemiological studies and maintain related files to support the District’s health monitoring efforts.Additionally, the role assists in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the District’s Medical Surveillance Program in coordination with the Chief of Safety and the National Occupational Health Center. The employee plans service levels, develops occupational health protocols, interprets regulations, and provides technical guidance. They serve on working groups to align program priorities with mission needs, recommend organizational improvements, oversee requisitioning of supplies and equipment, and prepare medical reports for higher headquarters. Continuous quality reviews ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of occupational health support throughout the District.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the development and management of the District’s Occupational Health Program.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOD, USACE, and standard medical practices.
• Acts as a consultant and subject matter expert for safety and health personnel.
• Manages employee medical records with strict confidentiality.
• Provides basic direct care, limited emergency support, immunizations, and on-site medical screenings.
• Assists with occupational health surveys, training, and health promotion.
• Coordinates with local medical facilities, maintains medical logs, and delivers daily reports to the SOH Manager.
• Supports the management and maintenance of employee medical records, ensuring proper documentation of occupational health histories.
• Contributes to epidemiological studies and maintains related files to support the District’s health monitoring efforts.
• Assists in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the District’s Medical Surveillance Program.
• Plans service levels, develops occupational health protocols, interprets regulations, and provides technical guidance.
• Serves on working groups to align program priorities with mission needs, recommends organizational improvements.
• Oversees requisitioning of supplies and equipment, and prepares medical reports for higher headquarters.
• Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of occupational health support throughout the District through continuous quality reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must receive and maintain current certification by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) within 18 months of employment.
• Must receive and maintain current certification by a NIOSH approved training program in spirometry techniques within 18 months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a CPR Certificate within one year of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR teaching certificate within one year of employment.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
• Subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Requires pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Must receive and maintain current certification by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) within 18 months of employment. Must receive and maintain current certification by a NIOSH approved training program in spirometry techniques within 18 months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued Registered Nurse (RN) license. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a CPR Certificate within one year of employment. Must have or be able to obtain CPR teaching certificate within one year of employment. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is, therefore, subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position as well as current employees, will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations. This position requires pre-employment and random drug testing. This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.

BENEFITS

• Contributes to epidemiological studies.
• Participation in the District’s Medical Surveillance Program.
• Professional development through certifications in Occupational Hearing Conservation and spirometry techniques.

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