* This position may be filled at Industrial Hygienist level 2 in-training to Industrial Hygienist level 3, or directly into Industrial Hygienist level 3 based on skills, abilities and experience of the successful candidate.

Job Summary:

As an Industrial Hygienist you will identify, and enforce correction of, safety and health hazards to which employees are exposed in workplaces in the State of Washington. You will perform inspections and investigations in any industry within Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Region 5, to determine compliance with Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) workplace health standards. Those standards focus on preventing occupational illness and disease caused by exposure to noise, chemicals, physical agents or biological agents.

The Industrial Hygienist will:

• Issue Orders of Immediate Restraint, and may initiate obtaining of subpoenas or warrants for entry.
• Collect air and bulk samples of hazardous materials.
• Measure airborne chemical exposures, noise frequency and intensity, air flows, temperatures and humidity.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspection calibrations and packages samples for shipment to the laboratory.
• Conduct opening and closing conference with employer and employee representatives.
• Take field notes, photos, video, and make observations.
• Conduct interviews, review data, reports or records provided by employer or employee representatives.
• Evaluate the use of protective methods, safe work practices, and engineering controls.
• Determine employer's compliance or non-compliance with safety and health standards.
• Make decisions in accord with laws, agency standards, manuals and policies.
• Prepare and present reports of investigations both verbally and in writing
• Lead and instruct lower-level industrial hygienists in specialized investigations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health; industrial hygiene; chemistry; physics; chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering; environmental science; nursing; medicine; biology or related field.

AND

Three years of experience as an industrial hygienist.

A master's degree involving major study in industrial hygiene or related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Knowledge of:
Knowledge of Safety and Health Standards with a thorough understanding of the WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) standards relating to health hazards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Conduct enforcement actions fairly, objectively and reasonably
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Explain technical procedures and findings in language a lay person can understand.
• Identify issues, provides options, exercise knowledge of laws and regulations to resolve complaints or conflicts.
• Collects, organizes and documents information essential to support enforcement decisions.
• Use industrial hygiene equipment to sample and measure exposures to occupational health hazards.
• Honest, forthright and professionalism in all interactions.
• Adapt to change, procedures, deadlines and goals.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Use a computer produce written documents and navigate the Internet to research information.
• Set and adhere to priorities, meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Proactive and organized
• Handle stressful or adverse situations calmly and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality
  
  
  

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. If this position requires bilingual skill, you may be required to demonstrate proficiency through testing. The information you provide will be used to decide who will be selected for the next step in the process. 

1. Fill out this version of the L&I Employment Application and/or 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 November 21, 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