INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH4382C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DATE OF FILING:
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

DEFINITION:
Makes field investigations of occupational health conditions in industries and governmental jurisdictions in Los Angeles County, conducts technical field and laboratory tests, and makes recommendations for the prevention, elimination and control of work-induced illness.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this classification are characterized by assignments requiring the independent conduct of field investigations of a wide variety of work induced health hazards and the preparation of recommendations for the elimination of such hazards.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigates and makes studies of occupational health hazards and other factors in the work environment in industrial establishments and County installations, including the making of source tests to determine the type and amount of emissions of hazardous materials released into the working environment.
• Reviews physicians' occupational disease reports, conducting epidemiological studies among workers in various occupational groups, industries, or within certain industrial organizations to establish possibility that causes of disease may be work related.
• Collects samples of suspected contaminants, makes dust counts, collects data from instrument readings, and conducts various standardized tests in the course of conducting such studies.
• Studies and evaluates equipment and industrial processes in relation to occupational health and to determine compliance with State, County, and city ordinances.
• Evaluates collected data and makes recommendations for the most practicable corrective measure or combination of measures to eliminate or control occupational health hazards or other factors in the work environment which affect employee health, specifying the maximum allowable concentrations of hazardous materials which may be released into the working environment without endangering the health or efficiency of workers.
• Calibrates, operates, and maintains industrial hygiene instruments and testing equipment.
• Prepares documents for District or City Attorney's offices to initiate possible prosecution of violators of applicable codes.
• Participates in the design, construction, and modification of testing equipment and other apparatus used in industrial hygiene studies.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Option 1: A *Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in a physical or biological science , AND a Master's degree in Public Health or I ndustrial Hygiene AND two (2) years' experience in the full-time **practice of industrial hygiene.

Option 2: A *Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in a physical or biological science, AND four (4) years' experience in the full-time **practice of industrial hygiene, at least one (1) year of which in a ***public health program .

Option 3: A *Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in a physical or biological science , AND ****Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California with four (4) years' experience in a *****local health department , three (3) years of which shall have been in the full-time **practice of industrial hygiene.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.

*ACCREDITATION : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

• In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov .
• Foreign studies must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)

** Practice of industrial hygiene - Work experience performing assignments in occupational and/or environmental safety.

***A public health program is any organized public health action, e.g., direct services, community mobilization, research, evaluation, surveillance, policy development, laboratory diagnostics, and communication campaigns.

****Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health.

• You MUST submit a legible copy of the original certificate (not the pocket license) as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov .
• For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California State Department of Public Health, call (916) 449-5661 or click on the link below : https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/REHS/REHS.aspx

*****A local health department focuses on issues related to the general health of it's citizens and located in the state of California.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
• Experience as a member of an Environmental Health Strike team in areas of occupational and environmental safety.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% .

Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.



ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS .

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.



AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.


Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.



The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED .

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.



Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail: H RExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: PH4382C



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