Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional; Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 1 or the Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, Quality, and Safeguards and Security (ALDESHQ) has a need for several operational Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professionals supporting LANL programs and projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) through the LANL Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division.

Reporting to the OSH-PPS Manager, the Industrial Hygiene and Safety (IHS) Professional will be responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing programs and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards. The IHS Professional will provide daily industrial hygiene and safety support to programmatic and facility organizations to ensure the protection of workers, compliance with Laboratory S&H requirements, and mission success.

The IHS Professional will use professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues. The IHS Professional will collaborate with the workforce in developing solutions to complex ESH problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities and data. The IHS Professional will promote safety, security, and quality in all operations; exercise prudent fiscal and property management; promote teamwork within the organization and across the Laboratory;

promote a positive work environment; and deliver exceptional customer service. This position is an opportunity for a motivated, innovative, and customer-focused professional to support an established Team.

IH&S Professional 1 ($71,200-$112,900)

An IH&S Professional 1 works primarily under supervision and follows established directions and receives detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for accuracy, soundness of judgment and overall adequacy. They use judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.

IH&S Professional 2 ($85,900-$139,900)

An IH&S Professional 2 works under limited direction; receives general instructions on new assignments. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. They demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. They determine an approach to solutions, plans, schedules and arranges their own activities in accomplishing objectives.

In addition to the duties outlined above, the IH&S Professional 2 will be required to:

• Use professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

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What You Need

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of DOE and/or regulatory requirements related to industrial hygiene.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene/safety-related risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge and application of techniques and procedures for industrial hygiene exposure assessment (both qualitative and quantitative), including sampling and sampling techniques/instrumentation, sample analysis, and selection/implementation of controls.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
• Experience and skill in the preparation and communication of industrial hygiene technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment and ability to take direction until fully qualified.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.

Additional Job Requirements For IH&S Professional 2

In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the IH&S Professional 2 level requires:

• Working knowledge and experience with unique hazards associated with radiological work.
• Demonstrated high degree of attention to detail in ensuring data quality objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a radiological facility.
• Experience overseeing work requiring the use of respirators.

Education/Experience

Education/Experience at lower level:
Position requires a Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level:
Position requires a Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety, and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Active DOE Clearance.
• Working knowledge of Laboratory…