Item 3.D-June 14, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Christa Hartman
Position #(s): 11802
Current Title: Industrial Hygienist
Current Range: 2
(JCC: 76456;3B;UNLV93:CC143;E)
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
College/Division: VP, Research
Account #(s): 1101-121-0006
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Industrial Hygienist (EH&S)
( X) Proposed Reassignment from Range 2 to a Range 3
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Stephanie Woolf
Director, Environmental Health & Safety
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Marsha Read
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Vice President, Research / Dean, Graduate School
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
76456 Range:
3
Pos #(s): 11802
JCC:
EEO: 3B
Eff: 6/1/2013
Approved Title: : Industrial Hygienist (EH&S)
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Industrial Hygienist in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiates the development and
implementation of programs that are necessary to promote and maintain a safe and healthy
environment for students, faculty, staff and the visiting public at University of Nevada, Reno facilities
throughout the State. The incumbent has the primary responsibility for providing industrial hygiene
services that include recognition, evaluation, and control of health hazards in the workplace. The
incumbent plans, conducts and completes worksite assessments, determines the source and severity
of potential hazards, which could include physical, chemical and/or biological exposure, analyzes
findings, and recommend appropriate corrective measures or controls. The incumbent develops
policies and programs, which ensure compliance with applicable federal and state health and safety
requirements, and oversees the implementation of these standard operating procedures. The
incumbent functions as the primary liaison for any Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) inspection. The position reports to the Assistant Director, EH&S (Environmental Programs).
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
60% - Industrial Hygiene / Indoor Air Quality
 Plan and conduct assessments of laboratory, classroom, office and other work spaces to
determine air quality and quantity, identify inadequacies and recommend appropriate
corrective measures using specialized instrumentation, laboratory services, employee reports,
engineering data and professional knowledge. These activities may occur during emergency
conditions or may require long term investigations
 Respond to complaints/reports of poor air quality, odors, or potential exposures
 Collect and analyze air, water or chemical samples in suspect situations and apply standard
operating procedures to improve conditions found unacceptable
 Maintain and calibrate instrumentation used to monitor air quality and ventilation
 Verify performance of local exhaust ventilation systems
 Assist in the design of proper ventilation systems, or review the designs of ventilation systems
submitted by other engineers or architects
 Conduct respirator fit-testing for all employees that require the use of a respirator as part of
their course of employment
 Plan, conduct and assess work areas for noise concerns. This includes completing noise
surveys and dosimeter measurements.
30% - Program Management
 Develop and implement programs/policies to protect faculty, staff and students against
excessive exposure to physical or chemical workplace hazards
 Investigate employee and/or external complaints, recommend appropriate corrective
measures, and assist in the implementation of such corrective actions
 Plan and conduct comprehensive facility inspections, reviews and on-site surveys for the
identification, evaluation, control and correction of industrial hygiene or environmental hazards
Position Description – Industrial Hygienist (EH&S)
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Work with faculty, supervisors, principal investigators and other department professionals to
negotiate work practice changes to ensure provision of a high standard of industrial hygiene to
protect faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors; changes may involve mechanical
ventilation and local control systems, changes in personal protective equipment, or
fundamental changes in standard protocols and/or operating procedures
Work with regulatory officials to ensure compliance with federal, state and local health, safety
and environmental rules and regulations; ensure compliance with University policies and
procedures; evaluate the impact of new or proposed regulations and modify existing programs,
services or procedures as necessary
Function as the primary liaison for any OSHA inspection
Conduct review of new construction and remodel plans for potential occupational health and
safety issues
Monitor budgets for industrial hygiene expenditures; oversee purchase of industrial
hygiene/environmental sampling or monitoring equipment and the routine maintenance and
calibration of field service instruments, devices and supplies
10% - Professional Development & Training
 Maintain current levels of professional knowledge and awareness of contemporary techniques,
laws, and standards by continued study, professional society activities, use of the internet, and
attendance at technical meetings and training programs
 Develop, conduct and coordinate training programs for EH&S staff and members of the
campus community in the areas of occupational health and safety
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Industrial Hygienist carries out the daily defined functions of the position independently. The
incumbent must exercise independent judgment and professional knowledge when making
assessments, recommendations, and providing policy and procedural assistance that is influenced by
the best professional standards in the field. The position consults with the Assistant Director on issues
relating to long-term safety strategies and goals of the department and University.
Impact:
A well-managed industrial hygiene program can protect the health and safety of UNR faculty, staff,
students, and visitors and can significantly reduce risk factors and liabilities; therefore, the judgments,
opinions, and recommendations made by this position directly impact the university at all levels.
Decisions determine whether illness or injury to students and employees may be avoided; the
University will incur legal liability in cases of accidental exposure, illness or injury; University assets
will be damaged or lost; and if the University will remain in compliance with applicable health and
safety regulations. Likewise, decisions or instructions that do not represent best professional
standards to health and safety could result in termination of various University licenses and privileges,
revocation of operating permits, loss of research funding from some sponsors, emergency redirection
of budgets at the expense of unrelated activities, and damaging publicity in the eyes of parents,
benefactors, and community supporters.
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4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Current information and trends on the best professional standards in occupational health and
safety
 Local, state, & federal health and safety regulations and the science that supports regulatory
standards
 Asbestos regulations including abatement, monitoring, and training requirements
 Program management including, development of written programs and techniques to measure
program effectiveness
 Risk assessment methods
 Hazard mitigation and control options which may apply to UNR situations
 Sampling and analytical techniques to assess exposures to hazardous physical and/or
chemical agents
Skills:
 Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with regulators, solve problems that cross
administrative lines, and to be persuasive in a collegial manner in order to gain understanding
and cooperation of individuals
 Good written communication skills
 Project management skills to coordinate successful conclusion of projects
 Use of air quality and ventilation instruments
Ability to:
 Make critical decisions which may affect the health and welfare of employees, students, and
visitors
 Communicate effectively with all levels of University staff and administration to ensure that
informed decisions regarding personal and institutional health and safety are made
 Operate and maintain sophisticated test instruments which are used to provide data to assist
in characterization of potential work hazards
 Travel as needed to University facilities throughout the State
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Campus Administration
Faculty and Staff
Facilities Services Department
Police Services
Reason for Contact
To provide input/recommendations during planning meetings and
during critical campus conditions and emergencies
To address safety & health concerns, provide assessment and
consultative services
To review construction & remodel plans in conjunction with the
EH&S Staff; participate in routine construction meetings; provide
input on design/construction standards; provide assessment and
consultative services
To work with Emergency Operations Center personnel to provide
air dispersion modeling and air monitoring services
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Health & Safety Committees
To identify safety & health concerns, report findings of
assessments, as requested by safety committees
External
OSHA
Reason for Contact
To act as primary liaison and work with inspectors to address
internal health & safety complaints; seek interpretation guidance
regarding applicable OSHA regulations
To assist in compliance with existing air discharge permits, as
requested
To occasionally interact with and provide mutual support activities
Nevada Division of
Environmental Protection
Washoe County District Health
Department
Community
To provide public/community outreach and advice on health and
safety concerns
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years, or a Master’s Degree and two years, of full time
professional industrial hygiene or occupational safety duties in a higher education or
other research setting, must be skilled in the use, maintenance and calibration of test,
monitoring and sampling instruments used for industrial hygiene applications.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Must have a valid Nevada driver’s license at the time of employment