Industrial Hygienist

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Industrial Hygienist for the VA Illiana Health Care System with secondary duties as a Safety Specialist. The employee serving in this position is under the supervision of the Safety Manager, who provides administrative direction by defining program objectives, priorities and deadlines as well as overall program guidance and technical input concerning program assessment and the Industrial Hygienist's performance.

Duties

Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a technical and program management expert and for the VAIHCS with responsibility for providing leadership guidance, technical assistance and evaluation for matters involving industrial hygiene, decontamination, and respiratory protection. Supports the development of facility industrial hygiene policies, programs, and procedural documentation. Plans, conducts or directs special studies concerned with occupational health problems which require the development or modification of air sampling equipment or protective devices or the evaluation of control measures for a specific operation. Conducts surveys of working conditions to determine the nature and magnitude of hazardous exposures and the effectiveness of existing control measures. Develops facility decontamination programs in compliance with agency policy, regulatory standards and current best practices. Leads facility training sessions and exercises for VAIHCS personnel. Supports the Environmental and Safety Section in managing hazardous materials and chemicals program. Performs work that requires knowledge of the organization of the facility, as well as the construction, operation and maintenance of healthcare facilities Cooperatively works with federal, state and local environmental and occupational safety and health organizations in areas of mutual interest.
Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc
Position Description Title/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD241400
Physical Requirements : Duties of the position require physical exertion and considerable walking, climbing, prolonged standing, and crouching, while carrying sampling equipment and measuring devices. Personal protective equipment must often be worn. The employee serving in this position is required to drive motor vehicles. Occasional travel is required.

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