Job Responsibilities
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation. Provide comprehensive envionmental, health and
safety management and services to a diverse population of
engineers, scientists, biologist, and skilled laborers. These
services involve program development and implementation(15%),
health and safety surveys/assessments (20%), Training
development and instruction (20%), safety meetings development,
coordination, and dissemintaion (5%),ergonomic assessments
(15%), complaint investigation (5%), accident investigation and
worker compensation management (5%), hazardousd materials and
waste management (15%).
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Job Requirements
Master of Public Health (MPH)with an emphasis in industrial
hygiene and enviornmental health. Courses were high quality and
provide a solid foundation for me in my career advancement and
preparartion in attaining my Certified Industrial Hyiene (CIH)
credential. Grading was fair and based on individual
performance (no curve). Professors were knowledgeable,
interactive, engaging, and available for consultation. Class
selection varied and there were no problem in getting into any
class.
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Uppers
Flexibility, freedom to perform my job without interference, and the
satisfaction in developing and conducting training. The satisfaction of getting
positive and constructive criticism in the quality of instruction and
improvements to make thge training experience more productive.
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Downers
Lack of managerial support and conmittment to the health and
safety program. Support is generally symbolic rather than
substantiative.
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Lifestyle
Business hiurs are normally 40 hours a week, with occasional overtime to
accomplish project tasks. Business dress is causal, because of the work
involved. No formal social events. Office gatherings are common and welcomed.
Business travel is once a quarter. The workforece is diverse in gender, race,
and ethnicity.
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Compensation
Base salary is based on the level of education, work experience,
and appropriate professional credentials. My compensation is
$88,000 and based on 20 years of work experience, continuing
education, and professional certification (CIH, CHMM, REHS,
CEHT, AST, & RHSP). Cas awards based on performance. These are
not predictable and can be scant. No stock options. Typical
benefits package: health and dental insurance, optional life
insurance, optional long-term care insurance, 401K, Health
Savings Accounts (limited right now), Flexible Spending Account,
generous leave after 15 years of service (2 days a month)
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Advice to Jobseekers
Masters degree or PhD necessary for advancement. Professional
recognition as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified
Safety Professional (CSP), Certified hazardous Material Manager
(CHMM)or Registered Enviornmental Manager (REM), and a
Registered Enviornmental Health Specialist are necessary and
helpful in professional advancement. The CIH, CSP, and CHMM may
be required for promtion and upper mobility. Job prospects are
fair to good depending on the region of the country you are
willing to locate too. Opportunities in the Federal government
are good, but you have to be willing to wait and put in your
time to access upper mobility. Plus you will need to be willing
to relocate for upper mobility.
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