Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

01/10/2023

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128119

Position Title

Industrial Hygienist

Department this Position Reports to

Environmental Health & Safety

Hiring Range Minimum

$63,200

Hiring Range Maximum

$79,000

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755
37 Dewey Field Road
Suite 6216

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Under general oversight of the Research and Occupational Health Associate Director, this position oversees the Dartmouth-wide comprehensive Occupational Health Programs to ensure the minimization of risk related to injury and non-compliance with regulations. Program management is accomplished through, planning, implementation, providing regulatory guidance and oversight, technical assistance, consultation, and education and training. Position supervises EHS Occupational Health professionals.

Description

Dartmouth Environmental Health and Safety
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety ( EHS ) provides advice and guidance to the Dartmouth Community on occupational safety, lab safety, and environmental protection issues. EHS manages the College’s chemical, biological, and radiological use, oversees occupational and research safety, and plays an essential role in emergency preparedness.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Six years of progressively increasing responsibility in environmental health & safety management, with focus on Industrial Hygiene.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or other relevant science degree.
• Wide and comprehensive knowledge of occupational regulations, professional standards, and best practices in industrial hygiene.
• Strong interpersonal, written and presentation skills. Able to meet the needs of an educationally and culturally diverse community.
• Maturity, good judgment, and poise in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to read and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to conduct exposure assessments and to communicate findings to a wide array of stakeholders.
• Must maintain current US or Canadian driver license and ability to qualify as a Dartmouth Approved Driver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist, or ability to get this certification within one to two years.
• Master’s degree in field of study allied to environmental health & safety.
• Ability to recognize and prioritize occupational and environmental management needs to ensure effective risk control and continuous improvement.
• Strong risk assessment and risk communication skills.
• Experience at an institution of higher learning, or an institution of similar complexity re: shared governance and varied constituencies.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Annette Chism

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Annette Chism, Director Environmental Health & Safety

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/63338

Key Accountabilities

Description

Occupational Health Program Management

• Complete data analysis, reports, and provide recommendation(s) based on data trends.
• Conduct evaluations of exposure to radiation, lighting, and noise and develop control measures to ensure maximum employee protection.
• Consult with management, industrial engineers, employee representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding occupational health problems and solutions.
• Conduct inspections, exposure assessments, and indoor air quality assessments, and effectively communicate the results to stakeholders with a wide array of experience and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and departments across campus to ensure EHS programs are compliant, effective, and allied with the broader goals of accident and injury prevention and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies.

Percentage Of Time

60%

Description

Hazard Control

• Determine effectiveness of engineering control methods and make recommendations regarding location, design, structure, operations, and maintenance of contaminant and physical agent control systems.
• Investigate adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions which may affect employee health, ergonomics, and overall efficiency.
• Participate in design review meetings and provide feedback on construction drawings and specifications.

Percentage Of Time

40%

-

--

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

--

Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Talent Acquisition Consultant
   • AbilityJOBS
   • American Library Association
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Dartmouth College Employment Website
   • Glassdoor
   • Internal Employee Referral (Please specify full name below)
   • HERC
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed Jobs
   • LinkedIn
   • National Black MBA Association
   • Recruit Military
   • Prospanica
   • Valley News
   • Handshake
   • Internal Employee Referral or Other (Please specify below)
2. If you answered, 'Internal Employee Referral' or 'Other' to the above question, please specify here:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents