Industrial Hygienist; LO--26E JAO

Overview

NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #LO-029-26E

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

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

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

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

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
• A valid California Class C driver license
• A bachelor
  20 9s degree in industrial hygiene or a closely related field from an accredited college with
• Five (5) years of directly related, professional-level experience. A master
  20 9s 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.

The competitive selection process may cover:

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

• 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

• 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.

Please apply online sd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add  to your contact list.

Note: The individual(s) recommended for hire will be required to successfully complete a job-related pre-employment physical, including a medical evaluation to confirm the ability to wear a respirator, as well as a reference check, DMV record review, and drug screening.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lauren Ortega at Extension 1310 or Lauren Ortega.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.