Industrial Hygienist

Position Details

Requisition Number

S1349P

Home Org Name

Environmental Health, Safety & Risk

Division Name

Risk Management & Safety

Position Title

Industrial Hygienist

Job Class Code

EE06A/B/C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University’s division of Risk Management and Safety seeks candidates for an Industrial Hygienist position. Under the direction of the Manager of Safety & Health, this position conducts activities to advance the health and safety programs and objectives of the university community and promote university-wide compliance with local, State, and Federal codes and regulations. Such activities may be related, but not limited to general safety and health, animal program safety, industrial hygiene, and fire and life safety.

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Formal AU title: Specialist III, Safety & Health

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and implementation of Safety & Health program including project management, oversight of contractors, regulatory reporting, and budget management.

• Works with stakeholders to proactively enact health and safety programs to address the needs of the university; facilitate safety & health training and materials for faculty, staff and students; conduct/lead inspections of university operations; and conduct, lead or assist professional contractors with industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, ergonomics, and accident prevention programs.

• Follows strategic direction from management for the improvement of the Safety & Health program and works collaboratively with other departmental functional areas and university operations to attain goals.

• May advise AU faculty and staff regarding safety, health, fire, and life safety issues relevant to their work.

• Provides input to the university’s Authority Having Jurisdiction on code and regulatory compliance issues.

• Assists in monitoring, corrective and preventative action programs relative to safety, health, fire, and life safety to evaluate conformance with federal, state, local and/or University requirements and/or policies and procedures relating to compliance and program management.

• Works with staff and contractors for the testing and certification of university fire and life safety systems and equipment, assists with construction project design plan reviews for fire and life safety code compliance and assists with fire investigations, analysis and reporting.

• Assists with fire drills.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Field of Study

Environmental Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field

Years of Experience

4

Area of Experience

Experience in health and safety regulatory compliance enforcement.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Advanced degrees accepted in lieu of years of experience

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of delivering effective results within a proactive safety, health, fire, and life safety program in academic and/or research institutions.
• Progressively advancing responsibilities within safety and health functions.
• Experience working in higher education with a focus on training and education to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Be able to demonstrate effective project management skills and speak about effective experiences.
• Be able to communicate effectively and in multiple formats (spoken and written) to a diverse audience in a clear and succinct manner.

Salary Grade

34

Salary Range

$45,100 - $75,100

Job Category

Risk Management

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

01/24/2022

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/27316
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Do you posses a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Will obtain required degree in 6 months
3. * Do you have 4 years of experience in health and safety regulatory compliance enforcement OR an advanced degree to use in lieu of some years of experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?
   • Yes
   • No