Description

Please Note:

• This position can be filled as an Industrial Hygienist 3 (IH3) or as an in-training (IH2) opportunity to develop the required skills within this specialized field. If filled as an Industrial Hygienist 3 in-training (IH2), you will need to successfully complete a formal training plan. The plan is designed to provide classroom and on the job training to encourage qualified and enthusiastic individuals to exert their best effort to learn and enhance their skills. Upon successful competition of the in-training plan, you will progressively advance to the goal of Industrial Hygienist 3.
• The Duty station for this position is: Tacoma, Washington.

Are you ready for new and exciting challenges? We are in need of an Industrial Hygienist to join our Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), in the Tacoma office. In this role, you will focus on enforcing health standards by addressing existing and potential occupational hazards that can cause serious illness and disease while maintaining composure and sensitivity during difficult conversations with employers and employees. You will be relied upon for your ability to assess exposure to noise, chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and other physical and biological agents. Your skills will also be essential in evaluating ventilation, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, and written health and safety programs.

If selected for this position, you will conduct on-site inspections to determine compliance with standards while exercising your judgment and providing recommendations to correct occupational health hazards. Bring your talent to our team by applying now!

Duties

Some of what you'll do:

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  Perform complex inspections and investigations in most industries to determine compliance with WISHA workplace health standards.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend abatement methods for occupational health hazards.
• Conduct accident investigations of fatalities, catastrophes and serious injuries to determine causes.
• Use industrial hygiene sampling equipment and techniques to collect air and bulk samples of dusts, mists, fumes, gases, vapors and other hazardous materials.
• Measure airborne chemical exposures; measure noise frequency and intensity, airflows, temperatures and humidity.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspection calibrations.
• Perform opening conferences with employer and employee representatives. Conduct walk around assessments of work sites, take field notes, photos and video, and make observations.
• Conduct interviews; review safety data sheets, written safety programs, reports, and records provided by employer and employee representatives.
• Organize, write and edit comprehensive investigative reports; prepare reports and summaries.
• Prepare and input documentation data, citations wording, penalties, and/or recommendations.
• Appear and testify as a State witness at re-assumption hearings, before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, and civil cases.
• Answer questions from the public regarding health hazards and applicable standards on the phone and in person.
• Work in agency office and other worksites of all types as assigned which may be both indoors or outdoors occasionally in varying weather conditions and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Walk through plants and temporary worksites with variable distance, elevation, lighting, and access ladders (up to 100’) as well as scaffolds.
• Walk over uneven or rough terrain or areas where slipping or tripping challenges may exit.
• Must be able to carry necessary inspection and sampling equipment.
• And much more!

Qualifications

Who should apply?
REQUIRED:

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  Must possess a valid unrestricted driver license and may not have convictions for driving under the influence or driving offenses that endangered or harmed others within the past 7 years.

Industrial Hygienist 3 In-training (IH2)

• A Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology or related field

AND

• ONE year of experience as an industrial hygienist, safety and health manager, safety and health consultant, or as a chemist or engineer working on environmental health or air sanitation problems. A Master's degree involving major study in industrial hygiene will substitute for 1 year of experience.

Industrial Hygienist 3

• A Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology or related field

AND

• Three years of experience as an industrial hygienist. (Industrial Hygiene experience must include the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and management of occupational health hazards such as chemical, physical and biological}.

• Please Note: A Master's degree involving major study in industrial hygiene will substitute for 1 year of industrial hygiene experience.

DESIRED:

• Bilingual preferred; persons of all languages are encouraged to apply. Bilingual jobs include a 5% salary increase for dual language responsibilities.

What we're looking for:

• Skills in recognition, evaluation and control of occupational health hazards.
• Skills in sampling and direct measuring techniques for noise and chemical exposure.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willing and able to work with hostile clients or customers (both internal and external).
• Research and analytical skills; identify, collect, organize and document information and data.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene is desirable.
• Valid Driver License.
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations-Enforces governmental laws, rules and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in such a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable.

Supplemental Information

Things You Need To Know
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources prior to your first day of employment. Please contact Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at lori.hensin@lni.wa.gov if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

For this position, telework is permitted on occasion. The assigned duty station for this position is in Tacoma, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

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  A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please DO NOT attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included), including listing the governor’s mandate as a reason for leaving employment, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

Other information

• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
Here at Labor & Industries our employees come from all walks of life as do we. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Lori Hensin (she/her/hers ) at lori235@lni.wa.gov