Industrial Hygiene Manager - Job at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

Industrial Hygiene Manager

Boone, NC

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Position Title	Industrial Hygiene Manager
Working Location (City, State)	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
Provide Rank
Position Number	064861
Department	Envronmntl Hlth, Sfty & Emer Mgmt - 430400
Description of University	Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. At least 3 to 5 years of related experience.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Certification as CIH or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment is strongly preferred. 3-5 years experience serving as college or university IH in conducting IAQ surveys and performing a variety of IH-related tasks, duties in occupational health fields. 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The primary purpose of the is to develop and manage comprehensive environmental health, safety, and emergency management programs for the University. The primary purpose of the Industrial Hygiene Manager includes providing technical assistance for the Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management in support of the unit and university missions. This position is directly responsible for developing and administering a university-wide industrial hygiene program that meets applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Specializes in anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of applicable industrial hygiene issues. Provides consultative support to campus stakeholders in addressing occupational health-related matters. Specific programs of responsibility include but are not limited to Indoor Air Quality, Laboratory Safety, Respiratory Protection, Radiation Safety, Hazard Communications, and Hearing Conversation. This position supervises the laboratory safety coordinator. Program Management Develop and manage an effective industrial hygiene program under the general guidance of the director and in support of the Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management mission. Supervise the laboratory safety program. Develop new programs to address new or evolving trends, best practices, or to ensure compliance. Ability to manage an effective, comprehensive radiation safety program. Ability to utilize significant technical expertise to serve as Subject Matter Expert in developing and implementing new or original training programs. Evaluate effectiveness of training programs. Ability to provide training over a variety platforms/methods to include in-person and online. Ability to remain current on industry trends and make appropriate changes to the program area of responsibility. Coordinate with other industry professionals, consultants, and vendors to provide appropriate industrial hygiene services on campus. Develop and implement appropriate safety and health policies and procedures to ensure university compliance, as well as compliance among individual university departments. Technical Expertise Analyze and interpret data. Conduct program assessments, along with health and safety assessments. Provide extensive technical information and knowledge to university constituents on industrial hygiene matters. Ability to apply full knowledge and understanding of environmental health & safety principles, practices, and equipment to determine if proper methods and procedures are utilized, as well as to assure compliance with applicable Federal, State, local, and other regulations. Ability to collect and analyze data using industrial hygiene equipment. Analyze and identify specialized EHS standards and educational resources requiring significant analysis to determine training materials and communication methods. Ability to conduct investigations on complex safety and health matters as related to industrial hygiene. Ability to recommend and implement appropriate procedures or practices to address safety and health concerns. Documentation & Reporting Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex data, reports, and other investigative findings to a diverse community varying levels of health and safety knowledge. Ability to communicate corrective actions in an effective manner to various entities and individuals across campus. Ability to formulate written and verbal reports to communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions. Develop appropriate reports for a wide range of audiences. Supervisory Provide guidance and effective supervision to employees reporting to this position.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	Yes
Suggested Salary Range	$65,000 - 75,000
Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	04/26/2024
Closing Date	05/12/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	05/13/2024
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach with your application: Cover letter Resume 3 professional references with contact information
Search Chair Name	Jason Marshburn
Search Chair Email	marshburnjs@appstate.edu
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Posting Number	201501423P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Job Summary

Company

Appalachian State University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Work Hours (i.e. shift)

Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

3 to 5 years