Industrial Hygienist 3

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT) Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team 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. 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. 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. Pre-Employment Requirements Valid Arizona driver license to operate a state vehicle. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years #J-18808-Ljbffr