Industrial Hygienist coordinates, plans and conducts programs to educate employees about cleanliness, safety and sanitation in the workplace. Inspects facilities and work areas to prescribes corrective actions to reduce the health risks. Being an Industrial Hygienist provides advice on methods and procedures to reduce occupational health risks. Determines measures to avoid any recurrence of accidents. Additionally, Industrial Hygienist evaluates facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promotes maintenance of a sanitary working environment. Conducts training in environmental compliance and the handling of hazardous materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. The Industrial Hygienist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Industrial Hygienist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, TENNESSEE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY
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Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in safety, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physical science, environmental health, or other related field.
OR
An associate's degree in safety, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physical science, environmental health or other related field and two or more years of direct industrial hygiene experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operator's license is required for employment.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Summary
Summary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for professional industrial hygiene inspection work of routine difficulty and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry level class in the Industrial Hygienist sub-series. An employee in this class learns to perform routine occupational health compliance inspections. This class differs from the Industrial Hygienist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the intermediate level. This class differs from that of Industrial Hygienist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs complex technical consultative inspections or complex regulatory inspections.
Responsibilities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:
Processing Information:
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment:
Performing General Physical Activities:
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
Interacting With Computers:
Getting Information:
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
Developing and Building Teams:
Performing Administrative Activities:
Scheduling Work and Activities:
Selling or Influencing Others:
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