I have a philosophy that sometimes leaders have to exhibit what I call "False Enthusiasm." This is when things are not going that well, but we need to remain "upbeat."
Government budgets are going down, down, down. Washington State is looking at a 7%, perhaps 10% cut in state agency budgets across the board. If it had not been for a number of retirements I think there would already have been some layoffs at Washington State EMD, and I think layoffs in the future could be possible. Emergency management is not immune from these budget reductions. Fortunately there have been some federal Homeland Security Grants that have sustained some targeted efforts. For 2012 we can expect cuts there too. I proposed recently to one congressional staffer what those reductions might be and when I said a 50% cut, he did not think they would be that deep.
Which leads me to the jobs piece. If you are looking for a job I think you have to be mobile. If you are a recent graduate--look to the private sector and some of the larger consulting firms in the D.C. area. Another option is to broaden you job horizon a bit. See the job recruitment announcement below. Maybe it is not an exact fit, but in desperate times, desperate measures are required.
Safety and Health Professional
(Industrial Hygienist 3)
Washington State University's Department of Environmental Health and Safety www.ehs.wsu.edu has an opening for a Safety and Health Professional (listed as an Industrial Hygienist 3) located at the Pullman, Washington campus.
DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for developing and coordinating implementation of safety and health programs and conducting safety and industrial hygiene evaluations. General duties include evaluating work practices and equipment, investigating accidents, recommending hazard controls, and developing and conducting training. This position is primarily assigned to Housing and Dining Maintenance Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical OR sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology, OR related field AND Three years of experience as an industrial hygienist; OR equivalent education/experience.
LOCATION: Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Washington State University is approximately eighty miles south of Spokane and seven miles west of Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho. WSU serves approximately 18,000 students. The surrounding area largely consists of agricultural and forested lands. Recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and the Snake/Clearwater River system.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online at http://www.wsujobs.com The position is listed as an Industrial Hygienist 3. The position is open until September 20, 2010. Questions about the position may be directed to Ed Havey (509-335-5311; havey@wsu.edu).
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Government budgets are going down, down, down. Washington State is looking at a 7%, perhaps 10% cut in state agency budgets across the board. If it had not been for a number of retirements I think there would already have been some layoffs at Washington State EMD, and I think layoffs in the future could be possible. Emergency management is not immune from these budget reductions. Fortunately there have been some federal Homeland Security Grants that have sustained some targeted efforts. For 2012 we can expect cuts there too. I proposed recently to one congressional staffer what those reductions might be and when I said a 50% cut, he did not think they would be that deep.
Which leads me to the jobs piece. If you are looking for a job I think you have to be mobile. If you are a recent graduate--look to the private sector and some of the larger consulting firms in the D.C. area. Another option is to broaden you job horizon a bit. See the job recruitment announcement below. Maybe it is not an exact fit, but in desperate times, desperate measures are required.
Safety and Health Professional
(Industrial Hygienist 3)
Washington State University's Department of Environmental Health and Safety www.ehs.wsu.edu has an opening for a Safety and Health Professional (listed as an Industrial Hygienist 3) located at the Pullman, Washington campus.
DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for developing and coordinating implementation of safety and health programs and conducting safety and industrial hygiene evaluations. General duties include evaluating work practices and equipment, investigating accidents, recommending hazard controls, and developing and conducting training. This position is primarily assigned to Housing and Dining Maintenance Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical OR sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology, OR related field AND Three years of experience as an industrial hygienist; OR equivalent education/experience.
LOCATION: Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Washington State University is approximately eighty miles south of Spokane and seven miles west of Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho. WSU serves approximately 18,000 students. The surrounding area largely consists of agricultural and forested lands. Recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and the Snake/Clearwater River system.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online at http://www.wsujobs.com The position is listed as an Industrial Hygienist 3. The position is open until September 20, 2010. Questions about the position may be directed to Ed Havey (509-335-5311; havey@wsu.edu).
