Job Summary:

This Industrial Hygienist provides technical support on occupational health issues to business, labor, and DOSH field and central office staff. This position researches and analyzes available information and data to resolve health & safety issues, verifies the technical content of written materials, drafts technical documents and presentations, delivers presentations on technically complex subjects, and acts as a DOSH liaison to various stakeholder groups and government agencies.

The Industrial Hygienist 4 will:

• Provide technical support in the areas of Asbestos, Noise/Hearing Loss
• Prevention and Emergency Washing Facilities.
• Conduct research on occupational health hazards.
• Draft rule clarifications, interpretations, bulletins, presentations, and other technical correspondence.
• Participate in the Department’s Asbestos Certification Program, review certification applications, monitor department recordkeeping and certification processes, and work with certificates on department policy and guidance issues.
• Consult with Regional staff and central support personnel
• Attend public hearings and legal proceedings.
• Conduct worksite evaluations as necessary.
• Deliver technical training and presentations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in, Occupational Safety or Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical, Mechanical or Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Science, Nursing, Biology, or related field.

AND

Five years of experience as an industrial hygienist working in the field

Knowledge of:

Occupational health hazards and regulatory protections related to Asbestos, Noise/Hearing Loss Prevention and Emergency Washing Facilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Recognize chemical, biological, and physical hazards (such as noise, non-ionizing radiation) associated with industrial processes, tasks, operations.
• Use exposure monitoring strategies and techniques to take direct measurements or collect samples of a gas, vapor, particulate, and other agents for analysis.
• Interpret data and information to determine exposures.
• Determine appropriate exposure controls and personal protective equipment for processes, tasks, and operations.
• Analyze and interpret technical materials including DOSH regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Write technical documents that are easy to use and understand.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Work effectively in a team setting.
  
  

Special Note:

• Prior to any new appointment into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately-owned vehicle.

Application Process:

We are looking for evidence that you have the skills and abilities required for this job. The information you provide will be used to decide who will be selected for the next step in the process.

1. Fill out the L&I Employment Application and/or submit a resume.
2. Include a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualification, skills and abilities for this position.
   

Submit your completed Labor & Industries Job Application form, and/or resume, and letter of interest by July 28, 2008 using one of the following methods:

NOTE: We are unable to accept .ZIP attachments.

Some locations where you may access computer terminals:

• Work Source Centers
  (See locations at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/localconnections.htm)
• Public libraries
  (See locations at: http://wlo.statelib.wa.gov/libsearch.cfm)
• Department of Personnel, 600 S. Franklin, Olympia, Washington
  

As a condition of employment the successful candidate accepting this position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees or the Coalition.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or assessment process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-9152. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer