ICA Job Posting: State Industrial Hygienist Senior

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA

State Industrial Hygienist Senior

800 W Washington

Phoenix, AZ

 

Are you ready to work for an exceptional state agency that works to protect the life, health 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.

 

We are currently looking for an individual to lead the Industrial Hygiene Compliance Section within our Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health (ADOSH) Division.

 

The position performs highly responsible tasks supervising a portion of the State’s Occupational Safety and Health Program.  In addition, this position is responsible for evaluating public and private employer’s establishments for conditions of compliance and enforcement of the State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health standards, regulations, laws, rules and codes; conducts information conferences with employers to related finding and/or review alleged violations and assessed penalties; analyzes information presented; considers possible mitigation circumstances or other considerations; makes recommendations to management; and ensures that the work product from the Industrial Hygiene section meets the expectations of the Division.

 

As a State of Arizona agency, the ICA offers an excellent benefits package, including top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans, affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability plans, 10 paid holidays per year, 13 paid vacation days and 12 paid sick days per year, and a deferred compensation plan option.

REQUIREMENTS

  • AZ Driver’s License Required

In-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 maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207 (12). 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.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

  • The Field Operations Manual (FOM).
  • Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures.
  • ADOSH policies, procedures, and rules.
  • OSHA Information System (OIS).
  • Knowledge of the OSHA standards, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Codes as well as consensus standards.
  • Occupational safety and health hazard recognition (e.g. unsafe trenching practices, fall hazards, electrical hazards, machine guarding, respiratory hazards, chemical exposures) and their potentials for causing injury and/or illnesses.
  • Effective methods for eliminating or controlling occupational safety and health standards.
  • Google Suite, Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word.

 

Skill in:

  • Oral and written communication.
  • Typing and using a keyboard.
  • Time management.
  • Interpretation of laws, standards, rules and operating procedures.
  • Use and performance of a variety of technical monitoring equipment.
  • Application of cost effective and appropriate corrective measures to control work-place safety hazards
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Recognition and evaluation of occupational safety and health hazards.
  • Investigative procedures, report writing, and documentation of case files.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Personal and area monitoring and sampling.
  • Industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling equipment calibrations.

 

Ability to:

  • Manage reports to meet deadlines.
  • Manage heavy workloads with high level of accuracy and production.
  • Review and interpret employer's safety and health management systems.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Recognize hazardous conditions in workplaces within the construction, general, and agricultural industries.
  • Recognize and engage tactfully those with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ideal candidates will have:

  • BS in a related Safety and/or Health field from an accredited college or university; or 6 yrs. of work-related safety experience in the following General Industry settings, Construction Industry, and Agriculture Industry where reports were drafted as a result of walk around audits of said industry.
  • Five years of supervisory experience.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • All newly hired employees are subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
  • The ICA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.
  • Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. During all phases of the application and selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the ICA’s Human Resources Department at (602) 542-5559.