INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

 

This position independently conducts partial or comprehensive occupational safety and health inspections in all types of industries throughout Arizona to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and all standards and rules issued pursuant to the Act.
Writes details and accurate reports describing the findings of the inspections. Provides occupational safety and health information and instructions to employees and employers as requested. Maintains equipment utilized for evaluation of workplace hazards.

This position works under the general supervision of a first-line supervisor.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting inspections which includes: walkaround inspection to gain knowledge of the hazards within the workplace, take written notes and conduct employee and management interviews to determine exposure to hazards.
• Prepare for the inspections by reviewing the employer's history.
• Researches industry practices and safety measures.
• Writes complete and accurate reports of the inspections.
• Reviews safety and health programs and conducts a closing conference.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in

• The Field Operations Manual (FOM).
• Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures.
• ADOSH policies, procedures, and rules.
• OSHA Information System (OIS).
• Knowledge of the OSHA standards, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Codes as well as consensus standards.
• Occupational safety and health hazard recognition (e.g., unsafe trenching practices, fall hazards, electrical hazards, machine guarding) and their potentials for causing injury and/or illnesses.
• Effective methods for eliminating or controlling occupational safety and health standards.
• Windows, Google Suit, Excel, Word, and Google suites.

• Skill in:
• Oral and written communication.
• Typing and using a keyboard.
• Time management.
• Interpretation of laws, standards, rules, and operating procedures.
• Use and performance of a variety of technical monitoring equipment.
• Application of cost effective and appropriate corrective measures to control work-place safety hazards.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Recognition and evaluation of occupational safety and health hazards.
• Investigative procedures, report writing, and documentation of case files.
• Leadership skills.

• Ability to:
• Manage reports to meet deadlines.
• Manage heavy workloads with a high level of accuracy and production.
• Review and interpret employer's safety and health management systems.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions in workplaces within the construction, general, and agricultural industries.
• Ability to recognize and engage tactfully those with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelor's degree in a related safety and/or health field from an accredited college or university OR Six years of work-related industrial safety experience providing a broad industrial safety knowledge base including general industry, construction and agriculture and appropriate training courses and seminars specific to the field of industrial safety.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates must have met the requirements to conduct PSM audits, to include 3 years in the field in addition to completing two mandatory federal run OSHA OTI classes.

Arizona Driver's License:
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

You will be eligible to participate in the state employee health/disability insurance plan, and you are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS participation may begin immediately or upon your 27th week of employment. Contributions are matched by the employer.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to call 602-542-5559 or email HR@azica.gov for assistance.

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