Job Specification
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
DEFINITION:
Under direction conducts surveys of work sites to identify and
evaluate work practices and environmental conditions which may be
hazardous to the health and safety of workers; uses a variety of
equipment to take samples from the environment, recommends
controls of chemical, physical, and biological risks, and
develops and presents educational and training programs; does
other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Conduct surveys at work sites, identifies and evaluates any
possible chemical, physical, and/or biological work related
hazards, makes recommendations for control of such existing
hazards to protect the health and safety of employees.
Performs inspections in a full range of industries in a given
geographical area.
Visits industries, conducts walk-throughs to identify potential
health hazards, and makes analyses for presence of toxic
materials; where potential hazards are indicated, selects
measuring instruments and takes samples to measure hazard to
specific individuals.
Determines measurements to be made and methods to be used,
calibrates and adapts various kinds of equipment, such as
standard spectrophotometers, PH meters, gas chromatographic
apparatus, octave band analyzer, and so forth.
Consults with and advises occupational health personnel to
institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and
potentially hazardous conditions and equipment.
Collects samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially
toxic materials for analysis using various equipment.
Design and implement inservice courses, seminars, and/or
workshops for health and hospital personnel such as sanitary
inspectors, public health nurses, and so forth.
Recognizes hazards and detects their development promptly to
evaluate their seriousness and prescribe methods for their
elimination or control.
Prepare reports including observations, analysis of safe toxic
limits, and recommendations for control and correction of hazards
to higher authority.
Conducts a background review of the industry and of
characteristics of the work process, reviews applicable standards
and requirements contained in compliance manual.
Creates and/or maintains a library and technical information
center.
Submits recommendations on health problems found at inspected
industry, provides information on any changes in health
ordinances, works with industries to implement recommendations,
and provides interpretation of health ordinances.
Participates in plant educational meetings to instruct employees
in matters pertaining to occupational health and prevention of
accidents.
Investigates complaints received from employees or employers
regarding potentially hazardous work environment and determines
appropriate test methods to use by observing employees in work
setting.
Maintains records, files, and reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
degree in the environmental, chemical, physical, or biological
sciences, engineering, industrial hygiene, or public health.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in conducting investigations
and/or inspections of occupational health conditions in
industrial and/or government locations, conducting field and
laboratory tests to determine worker exposure to a variety of
chemical, physical, and biological factors, and the making of
recommendations for the prevention, elimination, and control of
work induced illness.
NOTE: Possession of a Master's degree in one of the avove
areas may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of industrial hygiene laws, regulations, concepts,
principles, and practices applicable to the conduct of industrial
hygiene inspections in a variety of industries.
Knowledge of industrial operations and processes, materials and
equipment used, and by products generated.
Knowledge of methods of control for a variety of health hazards,
including toxic chemicals, dust, noise, radiation, and so forth.
Knowledge of sampling strategies.
Knowledge of the types and limitations of analytical methods.
Ability to use of a variety of sampling instrumentation.
Ability to plan, initiate, and execute inspections and tests of
industries.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, and accurate reports.
Ability to draw conclusions from available data.
Ability to make recommendations, give specific information, and
detail analysis of facts.
Ability to understand and interpret health ordinances.
Ability to operate varied and sometimes complicated instruments
and equipment.
Ability to work harmoniously with other professionals and
supervisory authorities.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 05394 | | L | C | | N/A | 25 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/05/1999 |
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