U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

Ergonomics Services Job

The USACHPPM Ergonomics Program (at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland) is a progressive and rapidly expanding program. We are the Army's ergonomic consultants. Our services include:

• In-depth assessments of targeted problematic worksites at Army installations world-wide
• Video-based worksite assessments and videoteleconferences (VTC)
• Applied ergonomics courses (40 hours)
• Focused ergonomics training either at the installation or via VTC
• Consultation on numerous ergonomic-related problems
• Worker and supervisor education
• Development of information packets and fact sheets

In addition, we develop policies, programs, and guidance related to ergonomic issues for the Army. We are involved in focused field research to describe the magnitude of ergonomic-related problems in the Army, assess risk factors in specific high-injury jobs, and evaluate product usability. We are one of the lead agencies for ergonomics in the Department of Defense and frequently provide consultation and services for other government agencies.

Our program is committed to the principles of Total Quality Management and our reputation for providing high quality ergonomic services is well known throughout the Department of Defense.

USACHPPM Ergonomics Services

Project areas include, but are not limited to, the following:

• assist with coordinating and instructing at the USACHPPM-sponsored week long ergonomics training course
• assist in evaluating work sites at Army installations
• assist in developing information pamphlets and technical bulletins
• assist in presenting USACHPPM developments in ergonomics at Army and Department of Defense meetings

Applicants should have received or be working towards a master's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, or human factors engineering or related field within the last three years. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam Era or disabled veteran.

Participant will be selected based on academic records; recommendations; applied research interests; compatibility of background and experience with applied research programs and projects at USACHPPM.

Initially participant will be under the direction of senior personnel and technical mentors at USACHPPM. As experience increases, the participant's assignments will allow more independence.

Participant must show proof of medical insurance.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This Program for USACHPPM is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Please call USACHPPM Ergonomic Services at (410) 436-3928 for more information.