JOB
NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #LO-029-26E
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
LOCATION:
TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform and certify the results of specialized industrial hygiene, assessments and analyses.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction from the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, the incumbent:
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Conducts a variety of evaluations and recommends remedial measures for potentially hazardous conditions
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Plans, investigates and documents direct and indirect factors regarding industrial health and/or safety concerns, accidents or situations
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Plans and completes exposure monitoring of work activities in industrial facilities
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Confers with operating departments' managers and supervisors
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Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for management consideration
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Prepares reports in compliance with state and federal regulations related to industrial hygiene and/or safety
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Coordinates and conducts in-service testing and training at various work sites
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Performs related duties as required
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Applicants must possess ALL of the following:
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A valid certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) -OR- have the ability to obtain the certification within 24 months of assignment -AND-
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A valid California Class C driver license -AND-
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A bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene or a closely related field from an accredited college with -AND-
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Five (5) years of directly related, professional-level experience. A master's degree in a major directly affiliated with industrial hygiene may substitute for one year of experience.
Note: A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) issued by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing is preffered. Applicants must be able to pass a medical evaluation to wear a respirator.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS:-
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework.
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Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination.
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The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 40% and an interview weighted 60%.
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The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of February 23rd.
TO APPLY:
Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add
[email protected] to your contact list.
NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire will be required to successfully complete a job-related pre-employment physical, including a medical evaluation to confirm the ability to wear a respirator, as well as a reference check, DMV record review, and drug screening.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact
Lauren Ortega at Extension 1310 or
[email protected].
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.
