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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$43,639.20 to
$64,707.12
PAY GRADE: 34
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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In either a consultation or an enforcement mode, Industrial Hygienists identify, evaluate, and recommend controls for health hazards in the workplace through conducting inspections, investigations, surveys, research and analysis involving scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering, epidemiology, toxicology, physiology, infection control, biomechanical and human factors engineering, and occupational health.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position is in the Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Enforcement Section. The position will be located in Reno, NV. The position will report to the Industrial Hygiene Supervisor. This position will be responsible for performing inspections of employers to ensure that they are following the health standards in 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards and 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards. Incumbent will write legally substantiated reports to support violations of these standards and issue citations with monetary penalties. Industrial Hygienist duties include review of employer health programs and employee training, conducting employee and management interviews, and use of various test equipment to determine employee exposure to OSHA regulated health hazards. NOTE: Per NV State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 48 hours per year (part-time prorated) through June 30, 2015.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in industrial
hygiene, occupational safety and health, chemistry, physics, biology, toxicology, environmental engineering, or closely related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of
professional experience with the principal duty of safety officer in an industrial or construction setting which included conducting inspections or investigations for the purpose of evaluating workplace health and safety;
OR an equivalent combination of experience and education. |
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Some positions may require specialized experience and/or professional certification which will be identified at the time of recruitment. |
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This position requires Standby/Call Back status. |
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A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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