INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Hygienist determines and enforces occupational health and safety requirements in public and private establishments, including construction, general industry, agriculture, and public entities. The role independently conducts partial and comprehensive occupational safety and health inspections across Arizona to assess compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), related standards, and rules. The position may allow remote work within Arizona, depending on agency business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. The role requires in-state and out-of-state travel, a valid Arizona driver's license, and may require use of the employee's own transportation for state business, with mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and be able to retain a current, valid state-issued license appropriate to the assignment.
Ability and willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state.
Three years of safety and health experience; or an associate degree in safety and health or a closely related field with one year of safety and health 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 that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and standards, ADOSH Field Operations Manual, and Industrial Commission of Arizona and ADOSH policies and procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA and applicable consensus standards, and federal and state occupational safety regulations, techniques, procedures, practices, and standards for compliance inspections across industries.
Knowledge of occupational health hazards and their toxicological effects, and of methods, procedures, techniques, and equipment used to test and sample hazards.
Knowledge of Windows, Google Suite, Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and smartphone apps.
Skill in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, technical data analysis, hazard recognition and evaluation, technical report and spreadsheet development, project management, logic and analytical work, outreach training development, public speaking, computer use, and identifying cost-effective corrective measures.
Ability to manage reports, deadlines, and a heavy workload accurately; review and interpret employers' safety and health management systems; work under pressure and as part of a team; create and present training; lead project teams; support collaboration among people with differing perspectives; and secure regulatory compliance.
Employees driving on state business are subject to driver's license record checks and must complete any required driver training. Employees may be required to use personal transportation and maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration.

Nice To Haves

Three years of safety and health experience, or the stated combination of education and experience, is identified as an ideal candidate qualification.
Relevant coursework, work experience, or a degree from an accredited college or university that supports the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Independently inspect workplaces for occupational health hazards using sound judgment.
Visit sites and conduct inspections of work sites, operations, and conditions.
Document hazards and workplace conditions with notes and photographs, and request employer abatement.
Evaluate hazards and obtain evidence of regulatory violations using measurement devices.
Determine whether corrective measures are adequate.
Identify and analyze how chemicals and physical hazards at worksites affect employees.
Write inspection and investigation reports, assess employee exposures, document occupational health hazards, and recommend citations and penalties.
Interpret and evaluate data from sampling and monitoring processes.
Screen and route incoming Division calls to the appropriate section.
Coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities.
Respond to and resolve complex ADOSH telephone inquiries within the limits of the employee's knowledge and experience.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain safety, monitoring, and testing equipment and interpret equipment and laboratory results.
Help secure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Sick leave
Vacation
Ten paid holidays per year
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System, with employer-matched contributions
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
Paid Parental Leave pilot program