DC WATER
Program Manager, Industrial Hygiene - (24-OSH-203000-027)
DC WATER, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Job Title:
Program Manager, Industrial Hygiene
Job Code:
P0628
Supervises Directly:
No
New or Revised:
New
Regular or At-Will:
At-Will
Date Last Revised:
8/7/2024
Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Union/ Non-Union:
Non-Union
Department Name and Division:
Occupational Safety-Central Administration
Salary Schedule:
Non-Union Salary Range
Cost Center:
203000
Grade:
NU17
Essential Position:
Yes
Reports To:
Director, Safety
EEO Code:
Professionals
Work Format
HybridAt DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities.
Role Description:The DC Water Program Manager, Industrial Hygiene will lead our efforts in identifying, evaluating, and controlling environmental and occupational hazards. The Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive industrial hygiene programs across all water, stormwater and wastewater operations. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure that our work environment is safe, health risks are minimized, and compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations is maintained.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Program Development and Implementation: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive industrial hygiene programs, including exposure assessment, hazard control, and risk communication strategies.Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential occupational health risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all industrial hygiene initiatives follow relevant regulations and standards, including OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA guidelines. Keep abreast of changes in legislation and adjust programs accordingly.Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to employees and management on industrial hygiene practices, hazard recognition, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).Data Management and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and maintain data related to workplace exposures, incident reports, and inspection findings. Prepare and present reports to senior management, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with safety specialists, managers, human resources, and department heads to integrate industrial hygiene principles into daily operations and company culture.Emergency Response: Participate in planning and responding to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or environmental releases.Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Director, DOSH.
Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A
Key Working Relationships:
Interacts with operational staff and DC Water leadership. Coordinates programs and initiatives with multiple operational and shared services departments.
Skills & Qualifications:The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & QualificationsRequired Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health within a utility, construction, industrial or manufacturing setting.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations, national standards and best practices relating to industrial hygiene.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Required Skills:
In-depth knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, techniques, and regulations.
Familiarity with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
None
Required Languages:
English
Physical Requirements:
General office conditions with some operational site/field visits.
The person in this position may be subject to exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.
The person in this position may be subject to noise and hazards from various physical conditions.
The person in this position may be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation.*
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to ensure the safety of the employees.
Preferred Skills & QualificationsPreferred Experience:
Proven record of developing industrial hygiene policies, ensuring compliance, and leading operational teams in complex organizations.
Water and Wastewater experience.
Preferred Education Requirements:
A Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with software for data analysis and reporting.
Preferred Licenses & Certifications:
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly preferred.* The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
Your Experience at DC Water:At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.Take pride in your work.
We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.Connect to a strong culture.
Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.Be your true self.
We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.Build your skills and career path.
We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.
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Job Title:
Program Manager, Industrial Hygiene
Job Code:
P0628
Supervises Directly:
No
New or Revised:
New
Regular or At-Will:
At-Will
Date Last Revised:
8/7/2024
Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Union/ Non-Union:
Non-Union
Department Name and Division:
Occupational Safety-Central Administration
Salary Schedule:
Non-Union Salary Range
Cost Center:
203000
Grade:
NU17
Essential Position:
Yes
Reports To:
Director, Safety
EEO Code:
Professionals
Work Format
HybridAt DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities.
Role Description:The DC Water Program Manager, Industrial Hygiene will lead our efforts in identifying, evaluating, and controlling environmental and occupational hazards. The Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive industrial hygiene programs across all water, stormwater and wastewater operations. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure that our work environment is safe, health risks are minimized, and compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations is maintained.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Program Development and Implementation: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive industrial hygiene programs, including exposure assessment, hazard control, and risk communication strategies.Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential occupational health risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all industrial hygiene initiatives follow relevant regulations and standards, including OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA guidelines. Keep abreast of changes in legislation and adjust programs accordingly.Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to employees and management on industrial hygiene practices, hazard recognition, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).Data Management and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and maintain data related to workplace exposures, incident reports, and inspection findings. Prepare and present reports to senior management, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with safety specialists, managers, human resources, and department heads to integrate industrial hygiene principles into daily operations and company culture.Emergency Response: Participate in planning and responding to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or environmental releases.Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Director, DOSH.
Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A
Key Working Relationships:
Interacts with operational staff and DC Water leadership. Coordinates programs and initiatives with multiple operational and shared services departments.
Skills & Qualifications:The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & QualificationsRequired Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health within a utility, construction, industrial or manufacturing setting.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations, national standards and best practices relating to industrial hygiene.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Required Skills:
In-depth knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, techniques, and regulations.
Familiarity with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
None
Required Languages:
English
Physical Requirements:
General office conditions with some operational site/field visits.
The person in this position may be subject to exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.
The person in this position may be subject to noise and hazards from various physical conditions.
The person in this position may be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation.*
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to ensure the safety of the employees.
Preferred Skills & QualificationsPreferred Experience:
Proven record of developing industrial hygiene policies, ensuring compliance, and leading operational teams in complex organizations.
Water and Wastewater experience.
Preferred Education Requirements:
A Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with software for data analysis and reporting.
Preferred Licenses & Certifications:
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly preferred.* The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
Your Experience at DC Water:At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.Take pride in your work.
We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.Connect to a strong culture.
Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.Be your true self.
We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.Build your skills and career path.
We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.
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