Navigate Foushee Survey

Senior Industrial Hygienist IV

Job Description:

Works under consultative direction toward predetermined goals and objectives. Assignments are usually self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work is checked through consultation and agreement, rather than by formal review of superior. Develops, recommends and implements programs, policies and procedures for monitoring and preventing chemical, physical and biological hazards and diseases present in the organization's work areas. Monitors and controls the organization's health standards in accordance with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, NRC, DOD, DOE and State programs. Ensures that quality control procedures are implemented according to all regulations. Maintains professional knowledge of existing and proposed changes in all industrial health and safety regulations. Provides expert knowledge of diverse chemical, physical and biological hazards. Makes recommendations and presentations based on accepted industrial hygiene scientific methodology. May prepare technical reports based on the expert interpretation of data, observations, and current regulations. Develops and conducts employee training and hazardous materials communications programs. Provides leadership to less experienced Industrial Hygienist and to technicians through work assignments, monitoring schedules and resolving problems. May act as lead person or technical expert on medium to large projects.

Qualification Guidelines:

Ph.D. in Industrial Hygiene or related fields and 3 to 5 years experience; or M.S. and 5 to 7 years experience; or B.S. and 7 to 10 years experience. Certification preferred.

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