What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Industrial Hygienist - Iowa OSHA Consultation, Education and Cooperative Programs position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
Are you an experienced Industrial Hygienist seeking a career that combines professional achievement with a sense of purpose? The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, solution-oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our regulatory department and serve as a Sr. Industrial Hygienist within our IOSHA Division! If you are passionate about making a positive impact, eager to contribute to a safer and healthier Iowa, and value work-life balance, this opportunity is for you!
Who We Are
At DIAL, our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. We strive to be an effective, efficient, and approachable regulatory agency. DIAL is comprised of eight core operational divisions, including Administrative Hearings, Health & Safety, Licensing, and more. We’re not just a regulatory agency, we’re a team dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and overall well-being of Iowans.
Position Overview
As a Sr. Industrial Hygienist in the IOSHA Division, you will work under the supervision of the Health Bureau Chief at our central office near Valley Junction in Des Moines, Iowa. You will work together with program managers and other enforcement inspectors to eliminate workplace hazards in facilities across the state.
What We’re Seeking
We’re looking for a motivated and organized professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality leadership! Successful candidates will possess the following skills and abilities:
You will be an integral member of our team, providing leadership and guidance to the department in support of the agency’s operations by:
Joining DIAL means contributing to a safer and healthier Iowa, and in return, you will enjoy:
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a team making a difference in Iowa!
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Are you an experienced Industrial Hygienist seeking a career that combines professional achievement with a sense of purpose? The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, solution-oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our regulatory department and serve as a Sr. Industrial Hygienist within our IOSHA Division! If you are passionate about making a positive impact, eager to contribute to a safer and healthier Iowa, and value work-life balance, this opportunity is for you!
Who We Are
At DIAL, our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. We strive to be an effective, efficient, and approachable regulatory agency. DIAL is comprised of eight core operational divisions, including Administrative Hearings, Health & Safety, Licensing, and more. We’re not just a regulatory agency, we’re a team dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and overall well-being of Iowans.
Position Overview
As a Sr. Industrial Hygienist in the IOSHA Division, you will work under the supervision of the Health Bureau Chief at our central office near Valley Junction in Des Moines, Iowa. You will work together with program managers and other enforcement inspectors to eliminate workplace hazards in facilities across the state.
What We’re Seeking
We’re looking for a motivated and organized professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality leadership! Successful candidates will possess the following skills and abilities:
- Possesses a high level of organization skills and is process-driven
- Demonstrated leadership with team-building abilities
- Works collaboratively with a diverse group of people and leads a team of talented professionals
- Communicates effectively across multiple stakeholder levels
- Displays high standards of professional conduct
- Detail-oriented and is highly responsive to colleagues and stakeholders
You will be an integral member of our team, providing leadership and guidance to the department in support of the agency’s operations by:
- Conducts regulatory inspections at various work sites across the state to ensure compliance with state and federal safety and health codes.
- Performs on-site sampling of exposed personnel to chemical, physical or air borne hazards.
- Interviews affected staff to determine workplace exposure and level of training.
- Collects all relevant data for entry into the OSHA Information System utilized for casefile formation and management.
- Proposes citations and penalties to identify and eliminate hazards.
- Evaluates and approves the abatement efforts submitted by employers.
Joining DIAL means contributing to a safer and healthier Iowa, and in return, you will enjoy:
- Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
- Teleworking options after the first six months.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
- Optional 401A plan with employer contribution.
- Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
- Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
- Access to an on-site employee fitness center
- Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a team making a difference in Iowa!
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in industrial hygiene, chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering, environmental health, occupational safety, chemistry, physics, or a biological science, and experience equal to one year of full-time work in industrial hygiene compliance, testing, or monitoring.
- Five years of full-time work experience as a safety officer in an industrial or construction setting, which included conducting inspections or investigations for the purpose of evaluating workplace Senior Industrial Hygienist Class Code: 00674 4 health and safety with at least one of those years working with industrial hygiene compliance, testing, or monitoring.
- A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in industrial hygiene, chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering, environmental health, occupational safety, chemistry, physics, or a biological science equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Safety Health Consultant.