U.S. Geological Survey Manual

Appendix A

Part 445-2-H Chapter 23

Positions with Mandatory Evaluation Requirements

And

Positions That May Have Medical Surveillance Requirements

Based on Exposure Assessment

Table 1: Positions with Mandatory Medical EvaluationRequirements

Law Enforcement Officers including Corrections Officers, Criminal Investigators, Guards(0085)

Wildland Firefighters

Divers

Inspectors- this category is for employees who conduct inspections in remote locations involving exposure to heavy equipment and uneven terrain; or who conduct inspections in remote off-shore locations requiring helicopter travel.1

Hazardous waste workers or other positions that enter hazardous waste sites

Pilots/Aviators

Tower Climbers

Crane Operators

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1This may include safety, health, and environmental professionals; and those with collateral duty safety, health, and environmental functions if their duties require inspections of locations defined in this category

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Table 2: Positions That May Require Medical Surveillance Based on Exposure Assessment

Positions that may require medical surveillance if the employees are exposed to hazardous substances or conditions (e.g., extreme heat, noise, chemical exposures, and radiation).

Job
Series / Description / Job
Series / Description / Job
Series / Description
20 / Community Planner / 410 / Zoology / 701 / Veterinary Medical Officer
23 / Outdoor Recreation / 413 / Physiology / 801 / General Engineering
80 / Security / 415 / Toxicology / 802 / Engineering Tech
86 / Security Clerical / 430 / Botany / 808 / Architect
99 / General Student Trainee / 434 / Plant Pathology / 810 / Civil Engineering
150 / Geography / 435 / Plant Physiology / 817 / Surveying Tech
350 / Equipment Operator / 440 / Genetics / 819 / Environmental Engineering
391 / Telecommunications / 460 / Forestry / 830 / Mechanical Engineering
401 / General Biological / 470 / Soil Science / 840 / Nuclear Engineering
403 / Microbiology / 480 / Fish & Wildlife Admin / 854 / Computer Engineering
404 / Biological Tech / 482 / Fishery Biology / 855 / Electronics Engineering
405 / Pharmacology / 486 / Wildlife Biology / 856 / Electronics Tech
408 / Ecology / 499 / Biology Science Student Trainee / 881 / Petroleum Engineering
893 / Chemical Engineering / 1399 / Physical Science Student Trainee / 4742 / Utility Systems Repair/Operation
899 / Engineering Student Trainee / 1515 / Operations Research / 4749 / Maintenance Mechanic
963 / Legal Instruments Examining / 1640 / Facility Management / 5048 / Animal Caretaking
1001 / General Arts and Information / 1654 / Printing Management / 6907 / Materials Handling
1008 / Interior Design / 1670 / Equipment Specialist / 6912 / Materials Examining/Identifying
1010 / Exhibits Specialist / 1910 / Quality Assurance / 5330 / Printing Equipment Repairing
1015 / Museum Curator / 2001 / General Supply / 5334 / Marine Machinery Mechanic
1016 / Museum Specialist / 2003 / Supply Program Management / 5703 / Motor Vehicle Operating
1020 / Illustrating / 2005 / Supply Clerical/Tech / 5716 / Engineering Equipment Operating
1060 / Photography / 2099 / Supply Student Trainee / 5729 / Drill Rig Operating
1071 / Audio/Visual Production / 2102 / Transportation Clerk/Asst / 5782 / Ship Operating
1104 / Property Disposal / 2130 / Traffic Management / 5786 / Small Craft Operating
1176 / Building Management / 2131 / Freight Rate / 5823 / Automotive Mechanic
1199 / Business/Industry Student Trainee / 2805 / Electrician / 6904 / Tools and Parts Attending
1301 / Physical Science / 3314 / Instrument Maker / 9902 / Cooking
1306 / Physicist / 3359 / Instrument Mechanic / 9931 / Master Chief Engineer
1310 / Physicist / 3401 / Marine Equipment Expeditor
1311 / Physical Tech - Science / 3502 / Laborer
1313 / Geophysics / 3511 / Laboratory Worker
1315 / Hydrology / 3566 / Custodial Worker
1316 / Hydro Tech / 3806 / Sheet Metal Mechanic Leader
1320 / Chemistry / 4206 / Plumber
1330 / Astrogeology / 4401 / Maps/Lithography
1350 / Geology / 4402 / Bindery Machine
1360 / Oceanography / 4416 / Platemaking
1370 / Cartographer / 4417 / Offset Press
1371 / Cartographic Techs / 4701 / General Maintenance Operations
1372 / Geodesy / 4714 / Model Making
1386 / Photographic Tech / 4737 / General Equipment Mechanic

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