Industrial Hygiene Inspector

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still being considered for the position and do not need to reapply.

This Industrial Hygiene Inspector position inspects work sites and helps establish work site standards for workers and employers involved in demolition, abatement, and renovation activities in pre-1978 target housing including child-occupied facilities, such as schools and child care centers. Inspections are conducted to determine if abatement and renovation projects are conducted in accordance with rules and to ensure that project personnel, the environment and the general public are protected.

In addition, US EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) inspections are conducted at public and private schools across the state to determine compliance and reported to the EPA. During inspections, health hazards at individual locations are identified, violations are noted, and corrective action is recommended.

About the Division of Public Health and Environmental Health:

The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina - Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.

The mission of the Environmental Health Section of the Division of Public Health is to safeguard life, promote human health and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education and above all, dedication to the public trust.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Experience associated with asbestos and/or lead-based paint.

• Experience collecting samples of suspect lead-based paint and asbestos containing materials; photographing and documenting conditions and violations.

• Knowledge in identifying safety, health, and environmental hazards associated with abatement and renovation activities across the state of North Carolina. These hazards could include chemical hazards (dusts, fumes, mists, gases & vapors), physical hazards (noise, heat, electrical hazards, radiation & confined spaces) and biological hazards (insects, rodents, snakes, bacteria, virus & fungus).

• Knowledge in identifying grave threats to the safety of workers or the public for immediate elimination.

• Knowledge in initiating enforcement action, which could result in injunctions, monetary penalties, suspension or revocation of accreditation/certification, permit revocation, civil or criminal actions or referral to other regulatory agencies when necessary; testifying in court proceedings as needed.

• Knowledge of industrial processes, potential health hazards, and control equipment and methods.

• Ability to write a report that is technically and grammatically correct.

Management Preferences:

• Accreditation as an asbestos supervisor, inspector, and/or management planner, as well as certification as a lead supervisor, inspector, risk assessor, and/or renovator.

• Field experience, laboratory experience, or an environmental health background.

• Experience performing industrial hygiene sampling techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects, climb ladders and scaffolds, enter confined spaces, and contaminated areas.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, physics, industrial hygiene, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or a closed related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience in safety, health, or environmental work;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.

Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, "vape products" and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: http://publichealth.nc.gov/employees/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450.

Please refer to the link below for additional information:

https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/how-do-i-get-job