Job Description

The role of a Consultant at CTEH is multi-disciplinary in nature and relies on a strong basis in several scientific disciplines (i.e., biology, chemistry, etc.). The successful applicant will work directly with Industrial Hygienists, Toxicologists, Epidemiologists, and other applied science practitioners to address issues relating to one or more of the following topics: public health, occupational health, environmental risk assessment, and/or general exposure science. A Consultant I may have the opportunity to lead and participate in public health-related field projects and/or in-office technical support work. The role may lead teams of Health Scientists to task or project completion in addition to full-cycle project management. Attention to detail, above-average writing abilities, ability to multi-task and successful project management skills are critical to job performance in this role.Consultant I will also work closely with representatives from the Building Sciences team to perform building assessments for asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, fire-impacted and water-impacted materials.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPEAbility to understand the basic industrial hygiene concepts of and explain (with minimal guidance from aProject IH or Senior IH) the advanced concepts of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling hazardsto workers, the general public and the environment Perform (with minimal guidance) industrial hygiene activities, including, but not limited to, qualitative andquantitative IH/safety surveys, air sampling/monitoring, noise surveys, review/preparation of MSDS, indoorair quality surveys, and preparation/review of project- or site-specific health and safety plans Perform (with minimal guidance) environmental assessments, to include surface soil and surface wipesampling Provide data management and evaluation support to CTEH project managers in the areas of IH, toxicology,litigation support, risk assessment and emergency response with minimal direction Understand and explain the basic and with minimal guidance, the advanced concepts of anticipating,recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards to workers, the general public, and the environment Demonstrable ability to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions regarding IH and safetywith minimal guidance Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure Ability to locate, understand and explain (with minimal guidance) the basic concepts of relevant OSHAregulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH Ability to locate and understand the advanced concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupationalhealth and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH; and, with minimal guidance from aProject IH or Senior IH, explain such concepts Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete a project with minimal guidance from a Project IH or Senior IH. Essential elements of a project. Ability to calibrate and operate standard IH and IAQ equipment Ability with minimal guidance to explain the concepts of each piece of IH equipment Ability to select appropriate industrial hygiene testing equipment to meet project needs Maintain active involvement in industry and/or professional organizations, keeping current on new ideas and techniques within the field of industrial hygiene Demonstrable ability (with minimal guidance) to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions Ability to function as an Emergency Response Team member and remain ready and available for emergency response upon client request, Ability to travel frequently and sometimes on extended durationsoDemonstrate a professional attitude toward clients, customers, and co-workers to reflect favorably on the company; and, Maintain compliance with the company's environmental, health, and safety policies and all applicable client, state, federal, and local environmental rules,

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALSBachelor's degree in industrial hygiene or safety; or, Bachelor's degree in a related science field (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, toxicology, etc.) Two to five years as an Industrial Hygienist I, availability of position, or equivalent from a previous employer Advanced computer and data management experience in a Windows based platform

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESHAZWOPER certification - Required (Can be obtained post hire) DISA clearance - Required (Can be obtained post hire) TWIC clearance - Required (Can be obtained post hire) Current driver's license - Required Ability to obtain a passport - Required Completion of all job specific OSHA training (Can be obtained post hire) Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language Perform all duties according to the ethics of the IH profession Completion of all CTEH policies and procedures Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including the wearing of a respirator Computer and data management skills in a Windows-based platform Multitasking and balance multiple priorities simultaneously Work in a fast-paced environment Work well alone and with a team Ability to Travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here 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 functions.Works in an office environment when not deployed on a project. Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions. May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration. Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment. May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level. May work on land, sea or air. May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards. Frequent, extended travel.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sitting, standing, and walking Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary Keyboarding/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Unscheduled travel for extended periods of time Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120 Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and airline-supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR1910.134 * Wear encapsulating personal protective equipment