Industrial Hygienist 3, In-Training, Region 4 - Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

LOCATION: Tumwater, WA

CLOSING DATE: November 8, 2020

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Job

JOB #: 16450

POSTED: October 22, 2020

Description:

Are you ready for new and exciting challenges?  We are in need of an Industrial Hygienist within our Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Region 4 office. In this role, you will focus on enforcing health standards by addressing existing and potential occupational hazards that can cause serious illness and disease while maintaining composure and sensitivity during difficult conversations with employers and employees. You’ll be relied upon for your ability to assess exposure to noise, chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and other physical and biological agents. Your skills will also be essential in evaluating ventilation, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, and written health and safety programs.  

If selected for this position you will conduct on-site inspections to determine compliance with standards while exercising your judgment and providing recommendations to correct occupational health hazards.  Bring your talent to our team by applying now!

Skills/Eligibility:

Qualifications

Who should apply?
Industrial Hygienist 3 In-training
A Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology or related field AND 1 year of experience as an industrial hygienist, safety and health manager, safety and health consultant, or as a chemist or engineer working on environmental health or air sanitation problems. A Master’s degree involving major study in industrial hygiene will substitute for 1 year of experience.
 
Industrial Hygienist 3
A Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology or related field AND 3 years of experience as an industrial hygienist. (Industrial Hygiene experience must include the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and management of occupational health hazards such as chemical, physical and biological).

Please Note: A Master’s degree involving major study in industrial hygiene will substitute for 1 year of industrial hygiene experience.

 

How to Apply:
Application process:  

The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
 
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

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