Industrial Hygienist (OHB) - Remote in CA - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

SUMMARY

The Industrial Hygienist (IH) works on the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Occupational Health Branch (OHB) COVID-19 Team to provide industrial hygiene expertise for the work of the Team, internal CDPH partners, local public health jurisdictions, other state agencies, employers, and workers. The OHB COVID-19 Team is a multi-disciplinary group consisting of epidemiologists, health educators, physicians, and an industrial hygienist.

The IH provides expertise in exposure assessment and prevention of COVID-19 in workplaces. Duties include providing subject matter expertise for CDPH guidance related to indoor air quality for COVID-19 and other respiratory illness prevention and control, consultation to local and environmental health departments conducting on-site or virtual exposure assessments in settings experiencing an outbreak; designing and implementing exposure and worksite evaluations to be conducted independently or in collaboration with partners, as needed; generating and updating protocols and specifications for protecting individuals in workplace and other congregate settings; making recommendations for strategies and policies to minimize risk of transmission across various exposure settings; responding to requests for subject matter expertise from within CDPH, other state agencies, local health departments, employers, and other stakeholders.

Further responsibilities may include special projects such as assessing and assisting industry sectors that have ongoing needs for health and safety improvements, are at higher risk for outbreaks, or are otherwise identified as a priority. The IH would provide subject matter expertise for the development of training materials related to PPE, indoor air quality, ventilation, respirator fit testing, and related topics and collaborate with health educators on educational outreach to stakeholders. Additionally, the IH may participate in application of epidemiologic data related to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in workplaces to creation of targeted public health interventions.  

As needs arise, the IH may also contribute to response for emerging public health needs (e.g., avian influenza, Valley fever, other occupational illnesses).

Occasionally, the IH may travel to a local health jurisdiction to assist in assessing physical qualities of a workplace for prevention or control of respiratory illnesses or to participate in a training or conference event.

Applicants must submit a cover letter that explains their interest in and qualifications for the position and curriculum vitae to be considered.

Please submit your application, cover letter and curriculum vitae by 5:00pm September 29, 2024.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $84,264 annually depending on experience/qualifications. 

This position is funded through 6/30/2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in development and implementation of projects to address workplace issues and challenges related to COVID-19, including exposure control, protective equipment, ventilation, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provides expert consultation to CDPH, other state agencies, local health departments, and other partners on occupational health and safety aspects of COVID-19, including relevant regulations in California.
• Collaborates with health educators and epidemiologists for educational outreach initiatives and application of data for creation of public health interventions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience designing and conducting exposure assessments in workplaces, especially with expertise in indoor air quality
• Ability to interpret complex data, including environmental sampling results
• Ability to translate complex results into prevention recommendations interpretable by a variety of audiences
• Ability to write up results for the scientific peer-reviewed literature and to orally present results to both a scientific and a lay audience
• Knowledge of occupational standards and current developments in public health
• Must be able to wear a respirator for an extended time period, as needed for site investigations
• Spanish skills a plus

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, mechanical engineering, public health, or related field
• 3-5 years of industrial hygiene or similar experience, preferred
• Experience in ventilation assessment, safety and PPE training, and respirator fit testing, preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skilled in MS Office applications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
• See (Vision): Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

KEY

• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote but must reside in California. Occasional travel to other settings within California.

Must have functional internet access. 

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)