Industrial Hygienist jobs in Nevada

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The Position

In either a consultation or an enforcement mode, Industrial Hygienists identify, evaluate, and recommend controls for health hazards in the workplace through conducting inspections, investigations, surveys, research and analysis involving scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering, epidemiology, toxicology, physiology, infection control, biomechanical and human factors engineering, and occupational health.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

This position is with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NVOSHA) Enforcement Section. This position will report to the Industrial Hygiene Supervisor. Under close supervision, Industrial Hygienists receive training in performing health and safety inspections at workplaces throughout Southern Nevada. Once trained, the Industrial Hygienist will promote health and safety practices, perform inspections independently, and enforce State and Federal health and safety laws and regulations. Incumbents will be trained to identify safety and health hazards and violations and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports; investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities; and, investigate complaints. Incumbents will be required to use State vehicle to conduct State business. Use of personal vehicle may also be required. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: