DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 206 S 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Salary: $76,372.16 - $86,372.16

 Anticipated Salary: $81,372.16

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 10/07/2024

This position conducts investigation, testing, and sampling to recognize, evaluate, control, and anticipate employee exposure to environmental factors as a result of chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological hazards, and recommends methods to abate the hazard. Provides professional and technical industrial hygiene services and guidance on safety and health matters to ADOT management and employees statewide.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Manage and maintain the hearing conservation program, control of hazardous energy program, exposure control program, respirator protection program, AED program and confined space entry program for the agency and update these programs to comply with regulations, standards, and best management practices.

Conduct Industrial Hygiene inspections and testing to address workplace health issues throughout the State. Testing includes, but not limited to, indoor and outdoor air monitoring and noise metering and sampling of surfaces for potential harmful substances (lead, asbestos, chemicals, mold).

Answer technical questions, interpret regulations, consult with management, employees and external customers on safety and health issues and concerns. Advise management and employees on the need for safety and health protective equipment based on work environments and established regulatory requirements. Maintain the Safety Clothing catalog.

Participate in the incident review process and conduct incident reviews as needed. Gain a thorough understanding of each department's goals and operation procedures and safety needs. Write, evaluate, and review policies and procedures and Job Safety Analyses as needed.

Manage the ergonomic assessment process and perform ergonomic assessments on employee workstations as needed to decrease fatigue and repetitive use injuries.

Attend and participate in safety meetings to communicate and solicit safety ideas and/or concerns. Determine potential problem areas and provide guidance in proper safety Procedures. Support employee safety committees in promoting safe work practices. Develop, maintain, and present safety training. Demonstrate safe work techniques to employees.

Service and maintain Industrial Hygiene testing equipment. Safely operate state vehicle and state owned equipment.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, practices, and hazards which includes their related toxicological effects and implications and means of abatement.
- Knowledge of federal and state statutes such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
- Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used in collecting and testing such samples as asbestos, dust, mold, mists, fumes, vapors, noise, radiation, hazardous waste and biological agents.
- Knowledge and understanding of Agency policies, rules and procedures related to safe performance of ADOT activities.

Skill:
- Recognize hazards and develop practical solutions to minimize employee exposure.
- Communicating degree of risk based on observations of work environment and/or activities.
- Effectively present safety training materials.
- Write effective reports on technical subjects, policies, and instructional documents.
- Operate and maintain environmental sampling equipment.

Ability:
- Recognize health, environmental, and physical hazards in ADOT work places. Select sampling equipment or technology to provide adequate information to evaluate a hazard.
- Recognize when data integrity during sampling and studies is questionable or valid.
- Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, technical reports, and field investigations.
- Interpret complex regulations and codes and apply them to ADOT situations.
- Organize and maintain permanent records and other technical records in an orderly manner for ease of access.
- Use of Google Workspace.

Certified Industrial Hygienist.
Four years industrial hygiene experience in the public or private sector.
One year of specialized education in safety or related field may count for one year of experience.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.