SAFETY AND HEALTH TECHNICIAN8000C3 Pay Grade: 23 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is technical work in the management of hazardous conditions in a state agency. Hazardous conditions may include but are not limited to malfunctioning radiation-emitting and safety equipment, atmospheric releases or spills of radioactive, chemical, biological or other hazardous materials, the improper use of radiation-emitting and safety equipment, or the loss of hazardous materials. Work involves monitoring areas or personnel to assess potential exposure levels to hazardous materials using specialized equipment and monitoring devices; evaluating engineering controls such as fume hoods to verify proper operation; conducting safety and hazard assessment surveys to identify conditions and work practices that are not in compliance with laws, regulations and policies; and assisting professionals with the agency's hazardous materials and hazardous waste management program(s). Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL A: "Under immediate supervision…" "Immediate" means that the employee has little or no authority to select alternative work methods or to render independent judgments of any consequence. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral. Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the worker’s rate of performance. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Radiation Protection Specialist and the Industrial Hygienist in that this individual usually assists the Radiation Protection Specialist and/or the Industrial Hygienist with routine tasks, such as conducting inspection of equipment and materials. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Assists in monitoring hazardous contaminants to determine if individuals are unnecessarily exposed to contaminants which could result in injury, illness, or death. Evaluates building systems controls to ensure that equipment is helping to reduce the exposure of hazardous contaminants to area personnel. Advises and assists individuals in proper handling of hazardous materials and equipment. Repairs, maintains and calibrates radiation, industrial hygiene and safety monitoring equipment, emergency equipment, and personal protective equipment. Prepares reports and maintains documentation on surveys and compliance checks. Assists the safety officer in inspecting machines which produce ionizing and nonionizing radiation, as well as activities relating to the protection of personnel from unnecessary radiation exposure. Assists in the education and training of facility personnel in matters concerning safety and industrial hygiene. Assists or performs corrective actions to alleviate the hazards during safety or industrial hygiene emergencies according to specific instructions from the facility's safety officer. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the collection, storing, handling, and transporting of hazardous materials. *Knowledge of sample analysis and of the calibration, set-up, and varied use of environmental testing and collection equipment. *Knowledge of the applicable occupational health and safety laws. *Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of the use of radiation in diagnostic and therapeutic medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine and industrial radiography. *Knowledge of the laws, standards, and procedures governing the use of x-ray machines. Abilities *Ability to instruct others in conducting occupational health surveys. *Ability to operate a variety of air and gas samplers and measurement equipment. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in safety, industrial hygiene and/or radiological health/health physics. Education in natural or physical sciences or engineering may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/93 |