Description

LOCATION:
TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform and certify the results of specialized industrial hygiene, assessments and analyses.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction from the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, the incumbent:

• Conducts a variety of evaluations and recommends remedial measures for potentially hazardous conditions
• Plans, investigates and documents direct and indirect factors regarding industrial health and/or safety concerns, accidents or situations
• Plans and completes exposure monitoring of work activities in industrial facilities
• Confers with operating departments' managers and supervisors
• Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for management consideration
• Prepares reports in compliance with state and federal regulations related to industrial hygiene and/or safety
• Coordinates and conducts in-service testing and training at various work sites
• Performs related duties as required

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess ALL of the following:

A valid certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) -OR- have the ability to obtain the certification within 24 months of assignment -AND-
A valid California Class C driver license -AND-
A bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene or a closely related field from an accredited college with -AND-
Five (5) years of directly related, professional-level experience. A master's degree in a major directly affiliated with industrial hygiene may substitute for one year of experience.
 

Note: A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) issued by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing is preferred. Applicants must be able to pass a medical evaluation to wear a respirator.

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process may cover:

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent state and federal legislation and regulation
• Principles and practices of industrial hygiene in an industrial setting
• Research methods

Ability to:

• Implement technical and administrative aspects of a centralized industrial hygiene program
• Conduct exposure monitoring through sampling in industrial environments
• Collect and analyze technical data
• Maintain comprehensive reports
• Interact effectively with all levels of employees
• Develop and present employee training sessions
• Utilize computer software programs related to industrial hygiene analyses and records
   

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 40% and an interview weighted 60%.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of February 23rd.