INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Industrial Hygienist determines and enforces occupational health and safety requirements in public and private establishments across construction, general industry, agriculture, and public entities. The position independently conducts partial and comprehensive occupational safety and health inspections throughout Arizona to assess compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and standards and rules issued pursuant to the Act. The role may offer remote work from within Arizona based on business needs and continued performance. Work is generally expected to be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance. The position requires in-state and out-of-state travel and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and standards, ADOSH Field Operations Manual, Industrial Commission of Arizona and ADOSH policies and procedures, OSHA standards, applicable consensus standards, and relevant federal and state occupational safety regulations and inspection practices.
Knowledge of occupational health hazards, their toxicological effects, and methods, procedures, techniques, and equipment used to test and sample occupational health hazards.
Knowledge of Windows, Google Suite, Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and smartphone apps.
Skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, technical data analysis, hazard recognition and evaluation, technical report writing, spreadsheet development, project management, logical and analytical reasoning, public speaking, and computer use.
Ability to manage reports and deadlines, maintain accuracy and productivity under a heavy workload, interpret employer safety and health management systems, work under pressure and as part of a team, lead projects, and collaborate across differing viewpoints.
Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain safety, monitoring, and testing equipment and interpret equipment and laboratory results.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be able to retain a current, valid state-issued license appropriate to the assignment.
Must complete E-Verify employment eligibility verification; employees driving on state business are subject to license-record checks and may need to complete driver training.
Three years of safety and health experience; or an associate degree in safety and health or a closely related field with one year of experience; or a bachelor’s degree in safety and health or a closely related field with little to no experience. Alternatively, a combination of training and experience meeting the KSAs may qualify.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree from an accredited college or university, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.

Responsibilities

Independently inspect workplaces for occupational health hazards and conduct site visits.
Document hazards and workplace conditions through notes and photographs, and request employer abatement.
Inspect work sites, operations, and conditions.
Evaluate hazards and gather evidence of regulatory violations using measurement devices.
Determine whether corrective measures are adequate.
Identify and analyze the effects of chemicals and physical hazards on employees.
Write inspection and investigation reports, assess employee exposures, document hazards, and recommend citations and penalties.
Interpret and evaluate data from sampling and monitoring.
Screen and route incoming Division calls to the appropriate section.
Coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities.
Answer and resolve complex ADOSH inquiries within the scope of knowledge and experience.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain safety, monitoring, and testing equipment; interpret equipment and laboratory results.
Develop and present training materials to stakeholders and conduct outreach training.
Determine cost-effective corrective measures to eliminate, reduce, or control employee exposure to occupational health hazards.
Secure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Sick leave
Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System, with employer-matched contributions
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave pilot program
Remote work may be available, subject to management approval and business needs