Job Description
Announcement Number: 49279 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/15/2024 Close Date: 10/22/2024 Recruiter:
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 13 Hrs 28 Mins
The Position
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 with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NVOSHA) Enforcement Section. The department is recruiting for an Industrial Hygienist 1 underfilling for an Industrial Hygienist 3. This position will report to the Industrial Hygiene Supervisor. Under close supervision, Industrial Hygienists receive training in performing health and safety inspections at workplaces throughout Southern Nevada. Once trained, the Industrial Hygienist will promote health and safety practices, perform inspections independently, and enforce State and Federal health and safety laws and regulations.Incumbents will be trained to identify safety and health hazards and violations and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports; investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities; and, investigate complaints. Incumbents will be required to use State vehicle to conduct State business. Use of personal vehicle may also be required. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) 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. Special Notes This position requires Standby/Call Back status. This position may be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays. This position may be required to work a flexible/rotating shift. Special Requirements A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204