Industrial Hygienist 9-12

Job Description Work Coverage Area:
District 1 covers 13 counties in the Southwest lower peninsula and the southern portions of Eaton and Ingham counties

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Participate in the state programs for the control and prevention of occupational illness and disease by conducting inspections and investigations of potential health hazards in all places of employment, including industrial plants in both the private and public sectors.

Position Description Summary
- Industrial Hygienist 12

The work location for this Industrial Hygienist position can either be the Grand Rapids District 1 office or a home office (that is, their home), based on the selected candidate's preference. However, this is a field position that requires the establishment of the "Official Workspace Station" for travel purposes in Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Jackson, Berrien, Cass, St.

Joseph, Branch, Hillsdale, Southern Eaton or Southern Ingham County. (District #1).

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All work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

This position requires frequent daily travel. You must possess a valid driver's license.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, public health, occupational safety or health, or engineering with a minimum of 20 semester (30 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biology, biostatistics, chemistry, critical incident analysis, engineering, environmental health, epidemiology, ergonomics, health physics, industrial hygiene, physics, physiology, public health, sampling and laboratory analysis, hazardous materials, hazardous materials management, or toxicology.

• Industrial Hygienist 9. No specific type or amount is required.
• Industrial Hygienist 10. One year of professional experience in the prevention of occupational diseases and the protection and improvement of the industrial health environment equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist 9.
• Industrial Hygienist P11. Two years of professional experience in the prevention of occupational diseases and the protection and improvement of the industrial health environment equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist, including one year equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist 10.
• Industrial Hygienist 12. Three years of professional experience in the prevention of occupational diseases and the protection and improvement of the industrial health environment equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist, including one year equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist P11.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions require an annual audiometric test and the mandatory use of a respirator, which requires an annual physical to ensure the ability to perform the duties of this position. In addition, some positions may require candidates to pass a hyperbaric tunnel physical as a portion of the hiring/interview process to ensure the ability to perform investigations in a pressurized tunnel.

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