6137-Assistant Industrial Hygienist

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Assistant Industrial Hygienist

Job Code: 6137

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs routine industrial hygiene work in connection with hazardous materials and other health and environmental hazards in the City and County of San Francisco; conducts and participates in industrial hygiene surveys of City and County facilities; conducts routine industrial hygiene monitoring of chemical, biological, and physical agents; maintains, calibrates and inventories standard industrial hygiene equipment; assists in developing and conducting occupational health and safety training programs; assists in developing technical materials; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This class functions as the entry level in the Industrial Hygienist series with responsibility for conducting occupational health and safety surveys and performing other duties with interaction limited to departmental health and safety personnel, first line supervisors and departmental employees. It is distinguished from the journey level Industrial Hygienist in that the latter serves as technical advisor to departmental representatives, managers and the public in the implementation of occupational safety and health regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Conducts and participates in industrial hygiene surveys of city and county facilities for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, recommending controls, and regulating the use of hazardous chemical, biological, and physical agents; investigates and evaluates health and safety hazards and advises industrial hygienists and health and safety personnel of findings for necessary remedial action; conducts routine industrial hygiene monitoring of chemical, biological and physical agents.

2. Provides technical assistance to city and county departments in establishing legally mandated elements of Occupational Safety and Health Programs; assists departmental personnel in evaluating employee reports of unhealthy working conditions.

3. Assists in developing and conducting training programs on occupational health and safety topics.

4. Advises departmental health and safety personnel on matters pertaining to occupational health; provides technical support in identifying, preventing, and recommending controls of health and safety hazards, and in coordinating implementation of applicable laws, policies, procedures and regulations.

5. Assists in administrative tasks related to enforcement of codes and other regulations; maintains technical reference materials and records; compiles data and assists in preparation of reports.

6. Participates in meetings with departmental groups concerning industrial hygiene and hazardous materials matters.

7. Conducts respiratory protection fit-testing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials management; chemicals, physical, and biological agents and assessment of chemical, physical, and biological hazards; chemical sampling and analysis theory and practice; federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health and safety and hazardous material laws, regulations, and ordinances; professional standards, procedures and methods concerning the safe handling, storage and containment of hazardous materials; technical training methods and techniques; ergonomic hazards assessments and techniques. Ability and Skill to: Identify and evaluate chemical, physical, biological, and other hazards accurately; perform routine industrial hygiene monitoring utilizing standard industrial hygiene equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; wear a respirator and appropriate personal protective equipment; lift, carry, and use standard industrial hygiene equipment; work around and with hazardous materials, physical agents, and biological agents; enter and work in confined spaces such as tunnels, crawl spaces or sewers; work in hot and cold environments and elevated heights.

Ability or Skill to: Controlling industrial hazards, including engineering and administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene; Occupational Safety and Health; Environmental Sciences, Health, or Management; or an equivalent degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Applicant’s college (undergraduate or masters) coursework must include a minimum of 6 semesters of any combination of chemistry, biology, and/or physics.

Experience:

None.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid driver’s license; if not a California driver’s license ability to obtain a California Driver’s License within 45 days of hire.

Substitution:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Health, or Management; Occupational Safety & Health; or in a closely related major (examples include but are not limited to toxicology; chemistry, physics; biology; or mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering). Applicant’s college coursework must include a minimum of 6 semesters of any combination of chemistry, biology, and/or physics.

AND

Six months of exposure to industrial hygiene practice by way of an internship, trainee position, or technician under the direction of an industrial hygienist.

May substitute for the required Education and Experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE:

9/18/1989

AMENDED DATE:

11/02/15; 08/26/21

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN, SFMTA

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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