Industrial Hygienist | SENIOR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

Job Description and DutiesThis position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a variety of investigations, monitoring, and inspection activities for the purpose of identifying employee health and safety and facility infrastructure problems.The Senior Industrial Hygienist (SIH), working as the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) laboratory certified Industrial Hygienist, collaborates with laboratory managers and is a leading member of the Laboratory Practices Health and Safety Committee to evaluate identified workplace hazards and laboratory practices to achieve consensus on the remedial action if an occupational hazard is detected. The SIH has the authority to order cessation of work or shut down operations across CLS programs should any hazard to employees exist. The SIH works collaboratively with CLS leadership, divisions, and branches to ensure occupational health and safety matters are in compliance; makes recommendations for the prevention, elimination, or control of hazards; and identifies and assists with training matters as necessary. Up to 5% travel may be required to attend conferences, trainings, and workshops.Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.SENIOR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTSpecial Requirements For experience / education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and / or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start / end dates (MM / DD / YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (460101) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job : Current version of the State Examination / Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Cover Letter is required and must be submitted with your application package.Cover Letter Instructions Please provide a one-page cover letter, in proper letter format, and tell us why you are qualified for this job based on the job description and the desirable qualifications.Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate : Knowledge of : Bacteriological, virological, mycological, parasitological, serological and other microbiological principles, techniques, equipment, and terminology used in the laboratory for the detection and identification of disease agents; quality control procedures applicable to general field of microbiology; bacteriological principles, techniques, and terminology used in the examination of food and water; principles, techniques, and terminology used in immunology; the common causes of disease and methods of transmission and control of communicable diseases; laboratory scientific resource material; and laboratory equipment and its care.In-depth knowledge and experience in various areas of public health microbiology, regulations, laboratory testing procedures, reporting, and competency assessment.Ability to : perform microbiological laboratory tests; do varied and difficult laboratory work; provide technical guidance to assistants; keep records and make reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; work cooperatively and effectively with others; and observe proper safety precautions and procedures.Knowledge and experience in health and laboratory safety, CAL / OSHA, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and standards; and knowledge of technical skills in online tools, collaboration, and online training platforms.Working knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams), Zoom.Knowledge and experience in quality control and quality assurance programs in public health laboratories, including equipment, microbiological media, reagents, and general laboratory operations.#J-18808-Ljbffr