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HEAD, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

Salary

$111,996.00 - $150,917.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH4396A

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

10/25/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

PH4396A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

FIRST DATE OF FILING:

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.,Pacific Time (PT)

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

DEFINITION:

Has immediate responsibility for organizing and overseeing a program of technical and consultative services in the field of occupational health and industrial hygiene and the enforcement of State, County, and city ordinances pertaining thereto.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

The one position allocable to this class is responsible for providing the administrative direction and planning of occupational and industrial hygiene services to enforce ordinances in private and public establishments within the County. This position reports to an Environmental Health Branch Director in the Public Health Department and is distinguished from other lower-level occupational health positions by its role for providing administrative industrial hygiene oversight related to focused studies of health issues in the areas of biological, chemical, or toxicological factors which may affect and impact residential or commercial establishments and communities.

Essential Job Functions

+ Plans and directs Countywide industrial hygiene studies of equipment, processes, and other factors in communities, industrial establishments, and County installations or facilities to determine the existence of occupational health hazards to employees: makes recommendations to health care administrators or other officials for corrective measures or actions intended to eliminate or control such hazards, including the investigation of physicians occupational disease reports.

+ Directs the conduct of tests to identify and measure contaminants in the air and in the materials to which individuals and communities are exposed in connection with a variety of industrial processes and environments.

+ Coordinates the provision and the dissemination of advice and guidance to industrial nurses, medical and health care personnel, and others concerned with the prevention of occupational diseases and blood-borne pathogens.

+ Directs special studies to determine occupational health hazards that may result from use of new chemicals, materials, and industrial processes, and to formulate procedures and safeguards designed to prevent their occurrence.

+ Provides consultation services to industrial establishments and County departments, industrial engineers and designers, and other interested persons or organizations.

+ Directs the preparation of documents for use by the Offices of the District Attorney or City Attorney to initiate possible prosecution of violators of applicable codes.

+ Coordinates the work of subordinates with other divisions, County departments, and agencies of contract cities which may be concerned with occupational health matters.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, or Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene -AND- five (5) years' experience in the field of industrial hygiene** in a public agency***, one year of which must have been in a lead**** or supervisory***** capacity.

Option II: A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, or Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene -AND- four (4) years' of experience in the field of industrial hygiene** in a public agency***, one year of which must have been in a lead**** or supervisory***** capacity.

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:

2 - Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* 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 Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows 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 [email protected] .

+ 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) (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

+ Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. Aprintout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and, therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and be rejected.

+ NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you must e-mail them [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title.

+ We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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

*** Such as city, county, district, or other government agencies.

**** Lead capacity is defined as act as team or group leader to at least two (2) or more journey or lower-level employees with responsibility for assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work, ensuring proper work methods are followed, and providing technical assistance and training.

*****Supervision is defined as provides direct administrative and technical supervision to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling, and recommending discipline.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

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

+ Additional points will be awarded for additional experience in the field of industrial hygiene** in a public agency*** beyond the minimum requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Once we have determined that you meet the education and experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing weighted 100% .

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).

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

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates 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, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.

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 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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 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 athttps://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.

Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information:

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911

California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail:[email protected]

Exam Number: PH4396A

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

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Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected] and [email protected] your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

+ Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

+ Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable).

+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. 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.You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Which of the following best describes your qualifications for this examination:

If you do not meet the requirements, please indicate "Not Applicable."

Option I: A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, or Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene -AND- five (5) years' experience in the field of industrial hygiene** in a public agency***, one year of which must have been in a lead**** or supervisory***** capacity.

Option II: A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, or Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene -AND- four (4) years' of experience in the field of industrial hygiene** in a public agency***, one year of which must have been in a lead**** or supervisory***** capacity.

+ Option I

+ Option II

+ Not Applicable

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OPTION I EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, or Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene?

*In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to [email protected] withinfifteen (15)calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my degree within 15 days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree.

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OPTION II EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, or Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene?

*In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to [email protected] withinfifteen (15)calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my degree within 15 days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not possess a Master's degree.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Please describe in detailyour experience in the field of industrial hygiene** in a public agency***.

**Field of industrial hygiene - Work experience performing assignments in occupational and/or environmental safety. ***Such as city, county, district, or other government agencies.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

+ 1.Name and Address of Employer

+ 2.Position/Title Held

+ 3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

+ 4.Hours worked per week

+ 5.Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit if any of the requested information is missing.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Please describe in detailyour experience in the field of industrial hygiene** in a public agency*** as a lead**** or in a supervisory capacity*****.

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

***Such as city, county, district, or other government agencies.

****Lead capacity is defined as act as team or group leader to at least two (2) or more journey or lower-level employees with responsibility for assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work, ensuring proper work methods are followed, and providing technical assistance and training.

*****Supervision is defined as provides direct administrative and technical supervision to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling, and recommending discipline.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

+ 1.Name and Address of Employer

+ 2.Position/Title Held

+ 3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

+ 4.Hours worked per week

+ 5.Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit if any of the requested information is missing.

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County of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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