Cincinnati - Industrial Safety Hygienist 4 (PN 20068221)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Springdale, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Conducting complex & comprehensive industrial hygiene (IH) surveys (e.g., assess air contaminants, noise, heat stress, ventilation, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)) at employer worksites;
Preparing technical written reports detailing IH sampling results and actionable recommendations;
Creating and delivering occupational safety & health training;
Providing IH subject matter content & review for internal and external communications;
Identifying potential safety and/or ergonomic risks and making referrals to safety consultants or ergonomists, as appropriate;
Supporting Division of Safety & Hygiene outreach initiatives such as the Safety Intervention Grant, Ohio Safety Congress and Safety Council programs.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in environmental health, physical/natural science or engineering AND 12 mos. exp. in private sector or other governmental agency performing same or comparable duties of Industrial Safety Hygienist 3, 24473 AND valid driver's license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Industrial Safety Hygienist 3, 24473 AND valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Knowledge of: employee training & development, safety practices, public relations, BWC policies & procedures,industrial health/safety practices, rules & regulations, principles of safety management, chemistry toxicology & basic engineering principle (ventilation, machine guarding, etc.).
• Skill in: operation of typical office equipment such as computer, calculator, digital camera, printer, scanner & photocopier. Comprehensive skill in operation of industrial hygiene assessment equipment including, but not limited to: sound level meter, octave band analyzer, acoustical calibrator, noise dosimeter, multi-flow air sampling pumps, primary & secondary calibrators for air sampling pumps, direct-reading aerosol monitors, toxic/flammable gas monitors and associated calibration devices, heat/cold stress monitors, indoor air quality (IAQ) monitors, air velocity/air flow meters, moisture meters and infrared camera.
• Ability to: deal with many variables & determine specific action, read, copy & record figures accurately, use statistical analysis, complete routine forms, understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature, prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, use proper research methods in gathering data, prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public, write &/or edit articles for publication, write &/or edit technical, scientific or advanced literary publications, gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things, handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

Responsibilities

• Conducting complex & comprehensive industrial hygiene (IH) surveys (e.g., assess air contaminants, noise, heat stress, ventilation, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)) at employer worksites
• Preparing technical written reports detailing IH sampling results and actionable recommendations
• Creating and delivering occupational safety & health training
• Providing IH subject matter content & review for internal and external communications
• Identifying potential safety and/or ergonomic risks and making referrals to safety consultants or ergonomists, as appropriate
• Supporting Division of Safety & Hygiene outreach initiatives such as the Safety Intervention Grant, Ohio Safety Congress and Safety Council programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level