Senior Occupational Health Consultant (Industrial Hygienist 4)

About the role

The Senior Occupational Health Consultant (Industrial Hygienist 4) position within the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work involving the application of industrial hygiene principles for the prevention and control of occupational health hazards.
• Work with employers, managers, employer associations, and employees to develop voluntary methods to provide safe and healthful workplaces.

Requirements

• Two years of experience with a Federal or State occupational safety and health organization performing duties comparable to an Oregon OSHA Industrial Hygienist 3.
• Six years of industrial health program experience (at least three years must be professional level industrial health program experience).
• A master’s degree with courses (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemistry, a physical or biological science, Ergonomics, or Industrial Engineering and two years of professional level industrial health program experience.
• A bachelor's degree with courses (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemistry, a physical or biological science, Ergonomics, or Industrial Engineering and three years of professional level industrial health program experience.
• An associate degree in industrial Hygiene and four-and one-half years of industrial health program experience (at least three years must be professional level industrial health program experience).

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to assume the leadership role for occupational health consultations.
• In-depth safety and health analysis skills.
• Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, including assisting other staff with solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Skilled in making decisions independently.

Skills

• Experience in human factors engineering in ergonomic situations.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays per year, and advancement and learning opportunities that can help grow your career with the State of Oregon. There is also possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $6,581 - $10,105, which is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or become PERS eligible after six months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95%, and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

Schedule

This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.