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Department of Labor Senior Industrial Hygienist Apprenticeship, Brooklyn Vacancy 207779 in BROOKLYN, New York
NOTES ON APPLYING:Qualified candidates should copy the web address below into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor. https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol Vacancy: 207779Title: Senior Industrial Hygienist ApprenticeshipLocation: Brooklyn Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. All documents must be received by February 4, 2026. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.) DUTIES:The incumbent within the Division of Safety & Health (DOSH) will inspect work sites to determine compliance with state and federal standards/guidelines and to identify health violations/hazards, particularly those associated with exposure to toxic or explosive chemicals and substances in the form of dusts, fibers (including asbestos), fumes, mists, vapors, gases, metals, and pathogenic organisms. The incumbent will also identify hazards such as noise and vibrations, light of various types, and other physical energies including electromagnetic emissions. Based upon the results of field testing and/or laboratory analyses taken from on-site inspections, the incumbent may confer with management and employee representatives and/or take appropriate enforcement or consultation expectation. Additionally, you may be required to issue notices of violations and may be expected to enforce state and federal laws. May conduct training for appropriate staff or public and private sector employers and employees. Will be expected to use a computer in the performance of these duties. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has several programs focused on ensuring workplace safety and health. These programs include: - Asbestos Control Bureau (ACB): Oversees the abatement of toxic hazards linked to asbestos fibers during building rehabilitation, reconstruction, or demolition. It enforces New York State Labor Law and Industrial Code Rule 56, which includes licensing contractors, certifying workers, requiring notifications for large projects, mandating asbestos surveys, and specifying abatement methods. - Boiler Safety Bureau: Inspects high and low-pressure boilers to prevent accidents and injuries. They administer boiler regulations, monitor insurance company inspections, and certify inspectors. The bureau also certifies boiler repair facilities and investigates boiler accidents. - Industry Inspection Bureau: Enforce