Industrial Hygienist 3

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. Industrial Hygienist 3 Job Location: Safety Unit 206 S. 17th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details Salary: $81,372.30 Grade: 22 Closing Date: 06/03/2026 Job Summary This position conducts inspections, investigation, testing, and sampling to recognize, evaluate, control, and anticipate employee exposure to environmental factors as a result of chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological hazards and recommends methods to abate the hazard. Provides professional and technical industrial hygiene services and guidance on safety and health matters to ADOT management and employees statewide, This position provides assistance to the Asbestos Program Manager. This position serves the entire State and requires frequent travel including occasional overnight stays. 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. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. Job Duties Conducted Industrial Hygiene inspections and testing to address workplace health issues throughout the State, Testing includes (but not limited to) indoor and outdoor air monitoring and noise metering and sampling of surfaces for potential harmful substances (lead, asbestos, chemicals, mold). Manage and maintain the hearing Conservation program, exposure control program, respirator protection program, and confined space entry program for the agency and update these programs to comply with regulations, standards, and best management practices. Answers technical questions, interprets regulations, consults with management, employees and external customers on safety and health issues and concerns. Advise management and employees on the need for safety and health protective equipment based on work environments and established regulatory requirements. Maintain the Safety Clothing catalog. Knowledge Of Comprehensive knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, practices, and hazards which includes their related toxicological effects and Implications and means of abatement. Federal and state statutes such as OSHA and EPA/AHERA. Methods, procedures and techniques used in collecting and testing such samples as asbestos, dust, mold, mists, fumes, vapors, nose, radiation, hazardous waste and biological agents. Agency policies, rules and procedures related to safe performance of ADOT activities. Skills In Recognize hazards and develop practical solutions to minimize employee exposure. Communicating degree of risk based on observations of work environment and/or activities. Effectively present safety training materials. Write effective reports on technical subjects, policies, and instructional documents. Operate and maintain environmental sampling equipment. Google Platform. Ability To Recognize health, environmental, and physical hazards in ADOT work places. Select sampling equipment or technology to provide adequate information to evaluate a hazard. Recognize when data integrity during sampling and studies is questionable or valid. Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, technical reports, and field investigations. Interpret complex regulations, codes and apply them to ADOT situations. Organize and maintain permanent records and other technical records In an orderly manner for ease of access. Selective Preference(s) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AERA) accreditation as Building Inspector and Contractor/Supervisor certifications. Certified Industrial Hygienist. Four years industrial hygiene experience in the public or private sector. One year of specialized education in safety or related field may count for one year of experience. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Pre-Employment Requirements Valid Arizona driver license to operate a state vehicle. Benefits Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Retirement Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required. Contact Us For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or phone call at View phone number on click.appcast.io option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr