Industrial Hygienist 9-12

Full Job Description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve.

Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

The position participates in the state program for the control and prevention of occupational illness and disease by conducting inspections and investigations of potential health hazards in all general industry places of employment, including both the private and public sectors.

Industrial Hygienist 9-P11
Industrial Hygienist 12

Work Location: The work location for this Industrial Hygienist position can either be the District 1 Office, located at 2942 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505 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 Workstation” 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. This is District #1 of MIOSHA's General Industrial Health and Safety Division.
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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.

Requirements

Education

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.

Experience

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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.

Additional Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.

For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

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.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.