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NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY POSTING #LO-029-26E   INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST LOCATION: TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform and certify the results of specialized industrial hygiene, assessments and analyses. JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction from the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, the incumbent: * Conducts a variety of evaluations and recommends remedial measures for potentially hazardous conditions * Plans, investigates and documents direct and indirect factors regarding industrial health and/or safety concerns, accidents or situations * Plans and completes exposure monitoring of work activities in industrial facilities  * Confers with operating departments' managers and supervisors * Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for management consideration * Prepares reports in compliance with state and federal regulations related to industrial hygiene and/or safety * Coordinates and conducts in-service testing and training at various work sites * Performs related duties as required Applicants must possess ALL of the following: * A valid certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) -OR- have the ability to obtain the certification within 24 months of assignment -AND- * A valid California Class C driver license -AND-  * A bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene or a closely related field from an accredited college with -AND-  * Five (5) years of directly related, professional-level experience. A master's degree in a major directly affiliated with industrial hygiene may substitute for one year of experience. Note: A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) issued by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing is preffered.  Applicants must be able to pass a medical evaluation to wear a respirator.  The competitive selection process may cover: Knowledge of:  * Pertinent state and federal legislation and regulation * Principles and practices of industrial hygiene in an industrial setting * Research methods Ability to: * Implement technical and administrative aspects of a centralized industrial hygiene program * Conduct exposure monitoring through sampling in industrial environments * Collect and analyze technical data * Maintain comprehensive reports * Interact effectively with all levels of employees * Develop and present employee training sessions * Utilize computer software programs related to industrial hygiene analyses and records SELECTION PROCESS: * Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. * Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. * The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 40% and an interview weighted 60%. * The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of  February 23rd. TO APPLY:  Please apply online at  within the application period.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail.  Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current.  To ensure proper delivery add info@ to your contact list.   NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire will be required to successfully complete a job-related pre-employment physical, including a medical evaluation to confirm the ability to wear a respirator, as well as a reference check, DMV record review, and drug screening. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lauren Ortega at Extension 1310 or LaurenOrtega@.  As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.