INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

Industrial HygienistAre you ready to work for an exceptional state agency that works to protect the life, health, safety and welfare of the employees in the State of Arizona? Apply with us! The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is committed to the highest standards of compliance, demonstrating leadership in all areas, and teaching and working with employers and employees to make them successful. A thriving workforce in Arizona is what we strive for and work towards each day.Job Location: Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health800 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007Salary: $65,000.00 Grade: 21 Closing Date: September 9, 2026Job Summary: This position determines and enforces occupational health and safety in public and private establishments in construction, general industry, agriculture and public entities. This position is occupied by a season professional who independently conducts partial and comprehensive occupational safety and health inspections in all types of industries throughout Arizona to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and all standards and rules issued pursuant to the Act. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.Job Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Exercises independent judgment in inspecting workplaces for occupational health hazards.Visit sites and conduct inspections.Takes photos to notes to document hazards and workplace conditions and request the employer to abatement.Inspects work sites and work operations and conditions.Evaluates hazards and obtains evidence of regulatory violations through use of measurement devices.Makes determinations regarding adequacy of corrective measures.Identifies, evaluates and analyze how particular chemicals or physical hazards at a work site affect employees.Writes reports of inspections and investigations, writes narrative assessing employee exposures, documenting occupational health hazards, and recommending citations and penalties.Interpret and evaluate data compiled through sampling and monitoring processes.Screens and routes all incoming Division calls to appropriate section.Coordinate, analyze and establish priorities.Answer and resolve, with the realm of knowledge or experience, telephone calls pertaining to complex inquiries with ADOSH.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge ofOccupational Safety and Health Act and StandardsADOSH Field Operations Manual (FOM)Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures Knowledge of ADOSH Policies and ProceduresOSHA standards as well as applicable consensus standardsFederal and state occupational safety regulations, techniques, procedures, practices and standards applicable to performing compliance inspections for wide range of industriesOccupational health hazards i.e., dust fumes, mists, vapors, gases, noise, radiation environmental stresses, biological hazards, hazardous waste, and the related toxicological effects, etc., and/or methods, procedures, techniques and equipment use in testing and sampling to evaluate occupational health hazardsWindows, Google Suite, Salesforce, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and Smart Phone AppsSkill in:Oral and written communicationInterpersonal relationsAnalyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical data to include test results, reports and plansRecognizing and evaluating occupational health hazardsDeveloping technical reportsDeveloping spreadsheetsProject managementLogic and analytical skillsDeveloping detailed outreach training materialPublic speakingDetermining cost-effective and appropriate corrective measures to eliminate, reduce, or control employee exposure to occupational health hazardsComputer skillsAbility to:Manage reports and meet deadlinesManage heavy workload with high level of accuracy and productionReview and interpret employer's safety and health management systemsWork well under pressureEffectively work as a member of a teamCreate and present training material to stakeholdersLead a team completing a project or goalUnderstand differing viewpoints, as well as ensuring persons with diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input in the decision-making processOperate, calibrate, and maintain a variety of safety, monitoring and testing equipment and interpretation of equipment and lab resultsSecure compliance with health and safety regulationSelective Preference(s): Ideal candidates will have:Three years of safety and health experience; or Associate degree in safety and health or closely related field with one year of safety and health experience; Bachelors' degree in safety and health or closely related field with little to no experience.OR Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: relevant degree from an accredited college or university, coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment.Pre-Employment Requirements: Arizona Driver's License:Must possess valid Arizona Driver's License. Required In-state and out-of-state travel is required. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must complete any required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207 (11). Employees may be required to use their own transportation, as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.Benefits: The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:Sick leaveVacation with 10 paid holidays per yearHealth and dental insuranceRetirement planLife insurance and long-term disability insuranceOptional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance