Industrial Hygienist

About the role

The Industrial Hygienist position is within the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) at LAUSD. This role involves performing complex work related to environmental health surveys, industrial hygiene program development and implementation, and overseeing the work of assigned employees.

Responsibilities

• Designs, conducts, and reports on industrial hygiene surveys and studies environmental health conditions to determine if employees, students, or the community may be exposed to unhealthful 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.
• Develops and evaluates the effectiveness of special sampling techniques and laboratory analysis procedures for the sampling and testing of unusual health and safety 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

• Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, industrial hygiene, occupational or environmental health and safety, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling health hazards in workplaces, or developing, evaluating, and implementing occupational or environmental health standards.
• Special: Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H.) is required for Industrial Hygienist.
• Additional: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in public health, industrial hygiene, occupational or environmental health and safety, or a closely related field.
• Up to one year of the required experience may be substituted for a master's degree in the above fields of emphasis.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
• Requires wearing a negative pressure respirator.
• Medical clearance is required to meet pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, asbestos or lead.
• Employees in the class of Assistant Industrial Hygienist or Industrial Hygienist are subject to call at any hour.
• The Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H) certification must be kept valid during the term of employment for Industrial Hygienist.

Benefits

• Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

Application Process

Qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of the selection process, which may include a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview. The tentative selection process may also involve additional steps, such as interviews and assessments.