Industrial Hygienist 2
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18526 (E S WFSE Campuswide)
18524 (NE S WFSE Campuswide)
22654 (NE H NI WFSE Campuswide)
18653 (E S WFSE HMC)
18651 (NE S WFSE HMC)
22726 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)
BASIC FUNCTION
Develop and implement industrial hygiene programs for application in campus, industry, and/or community areas.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general direction, develop and coordinate major components of an industrial hygiene program such as management of toxic materials, hazardous wastes, and/or surveillance of employee exposure to hazardous chemicals.
TYPICAL WORK
Develop and coordinate implementation of program methods designed to minimize levels of occupational health hazards and community pollutants;
Participate in the planning and conduct of industrial hygiene research projects;
Prepare reports; analyze and evaluate findings and/or laboratory data concerning occupational health hazards;
Coordinate with outside agencies, community members, and contractors such as pollution control agencies, pesticide contractors, disposal contractors concerning hazardous wastes, and public or employee work exposures;
Interpret findings and recommendations of industrial hygiene investigations; consult with management personnel to implement recommendations;
Develop and conduct inservice training courses;
Develop procedures for maintenance of industrial hygiene information systems;
May perform the duties of Industrial Hygienist I;
May lead assigned personnel;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree with major study in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, biological or physical science, or closely related field; and three years of professional experience in industrial hygiene programs. A Master’s Degree with major study in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, or closely related field may substitute for two years of the above professional work experience requirement.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/03/1973: New Class
01/18/1974: Revise Title & Class
10/19/1984: Revise Title & Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion