VOSH Industrial Hygienist (Abingdon)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Abingdon, VA

3d•$53,341 - $81,738•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to serve as VOSH Industrial Hygienist. These full-time positions are based in our Abingdon Field Office located in Abingdon, VA. Through your actions as a member of Virginia’s Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) team, you will help save lives and prevent injuries in the workplace. As a key member of the team, you will support the agency’s driving initiatives that promote workplace safety, health, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with Program Directors, Regional Directors, and Compliance Officers to support efforts to cultivate a culture of safety and accountability. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and do business. Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to compose meaningful and accurate narrative reports and correspondence.
Practical knowledge and demonstrated ability to use personal computers and the Microsoft office suite of applications.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
Ability to interact positively with customers in an inimical environment.
Ability to properly wear a respirator if required, and to properly use other types of PPE.
Ability to perform job duties objectively and effectively in scenes where individuals may have sustained serious injuries or death.
Knowledge or experience interpreting, explaining, and/or applying federal or state occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
Knowledge or experience of performing work site safety and health inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
Knowledge or experience recommending controls and corrective actions of occupational safety and health hazards.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an occupational safety and health professional in a private or public sector environment.
Experience conducting accident investigations and/or participating in legal proceedings such as depositions and testifying in court.
Experience performing asbestos inspections and/or project monitoring on asbestos abatement worksites.
Familiarity with OSHA sampling techniques, conducting job hazard analyses and occupational safety exposure assessments.
Fundamental knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling methods, control measures, equipment, and calculations or experience in a science related field.
Certification in an occupational safety or health discipline issued by a recognized organization such as the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the Board for Global EHS Credentialing, including Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar.
Bilingual fluency speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare for inspections by reviewing the employer’s history and researching industry practices and safety measures.
Perform independent walk-around site visits and observations to identify hazards in the workplace.
Identify and evaluate workplace exposures to health risks such as but not limited to physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stress factors.
Document the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct interviews with management and employees to determine exposure to hazards.
Prepare case file documentation to include complete and accurate inspection reports and recommend citations for possible violations.
Work closely with employers to ensure implementation of corrective measures for identified hazards.
Evaluate employers’ efforts to reduce and eliminate hazards.
Investigate occupational safety complaints reported by employees, as well as accidents, fatalities, and serious safety incidents in the workplace.