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The Industrial Hygienist coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate employees about cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in the workplace. The Hygienist inspects facilities and work areas; prescribes corrective action to reduce health risks; provides advice on methods and procedures to reduce occupational health risks; determines measures to avoid recurrence of accidents; evaluates facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations; promotes maintenance of a sanitary working environment; conducts training in environmental compliance and in handling of hazardous materials.

• Maintain industrial hygiene program to include identification, prioritization, assessment/evaluation, and control of workplace exposure contaminants
• Conduct compliance and risk assessments of assign programs
• Develop and implement programmatic tools, policies, and procedures related to the Indoor Air Quality Program, Respiratory Protection Program, Confined Space Entry Program, etc.
• Review laboratory processes, practices, procedures, protective equipment, and equipment installations related to occupational health, safety and exposure control
• Review and evaluate experimental procedures to include the use of sensing, monitoring, and alarming equipment and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and exposure control
• Review the design, construction, and renovation of laboratory spaces with respect to necessary isolation, ventilation, and related alarming and controls supporting safe laboratory function, operation, and exposure control
• Develop and provide train-the-trainer and general training programs

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00