Industrial Hygienist

About the role

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) seeks an Industrial Hygienist to provide expert oversight and support in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Designs, conducts, and reports on industrial hygiene surveys and studies environmental health conditions.
• Develops programs and investigates complaints related to environmental problems such as heat stress, noise, vibration, fumes, toxic chemicals, lighting, ventilation, asbestos, lead, and related occupational safety issues.
• Prepares technical reports, including data interpretation, and recommends corrective measures to improve environmental conditions.
• Reviews chemical, equipment and product specifications to determine potential exposure to physical or chemical stressors and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Reviews applicable technical texts, journals, and State, Federal, and local regulations governing environmental health, and determines applicability and potential liability to the District.
• Trains employees in the collection of air, water, and other environmental samples, and special sampling techniques.
• Trains affected District staff on applicable health and safety issues.
• Plans and coordinates projects, programs, and special daily assignments and activities of Environmental Health Specialists in the Safety and Industrial Hygiene Unit.
• Participates in the development of systems to identify, document, and correct industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in public health, industrial hygiene, occupational or environmental health and safety, or a closely related field, with a minimum of five years of experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling health hazards in workplaces, or developing, evaluating, and implementing occupational or environmental health standards. A Master's degree in these fields may substitute for up to one year of the required experience. A valid driver’s license and certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H.) are also required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should demonstrate extensive knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and environmental health and safety practices, strong technical expertise in interpreting and applying complex local, state, and federal regulations, excellent communication skills, strong leadership and supervisory skills, and a research-based and analytical approach to problem-solving.

Skills

Strong technical expertise, effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential. The ideal candidate should also have experience developing, evaluating, or improving industrial hygiene or environmental health and safety programs.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement membership in CalPERS, and generous vacation and holiday allowances.

Pay

$145,146 - $180,269 Annually

Schedule

Full-time position