Industrial Hygienist

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

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 role independently conducts partial and comprehensive inspections throughout Arizona to assess compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and applicable standards and rules. The position may offer remote work from within Arizona depending on agency business needs and continued performance.

Requirements

Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and maintain a current, valid state-issued license appropriate to the assignment.
Travel within and outside Arizona is required.
Employees driving on state business must complete required driver training and may need to use personal transportation, maintain vehicle insurance and current Arizona registration; mileage is reimbursed.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and standards, ADOSH Field Operations Manual, Industrial Commission of Arizona policies and procedures, and ADOSH policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal and state occupational safety regulations, inspection practices, occupational health hazards and their toxicological effects, and methods and equipment for testing and sampling.
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, public speaking, and computer use.
Ability to manage reports and deadlines, maintain accuracy and productivity under a heavy workload, review employer safety and health management systems, work under pressure and as a team member, lead projects, and facilitate collaboration among people with differing viewpoints.
Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring and testing equipment and interpret equipment and laboratory results.
Ideal candidates have 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.
An equivalent combination of training and experience relevant to the knowledge, skills, and abilities may also qualify.

Nice To Haves

Three years of safety and health experience.
An associate degree in safety and health or a closely related field with one year of safety and health experience.
A bachelor's degree in safety and health or a closely related field with little to no experience.
Relevant education, coursework, and work experience that meet the role's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Independently inspect workplaces for occupational health hazards and conduct site visits and inspections.
Document hazards and workplace conditions with notes and photographs, and request that employers abate hazards.
Inspect work sites, operations, and conditions; evaluate hazards and obtain 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 occupational health hazards, and recommend citations and penalties.
Interpret and evaluate data gathered through sampling and monitoring.
Screen and route incoming Division calls and respond to complex ADOSH inquiries within the scope of knowledge and experience.
Coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities.
Develop and present training materials and outreach to stakeholders.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain safety, monitoring, and testing equipment, and interpret equipment and laboratory results.
Secure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Sick leave
Vacation
10 paid holidays per year
Health and 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
Potential remote-work schedule options intended to support work/life balance