Industrial Hygienist

These positions are with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Positions are located in the Columbus, Cleveland, Peoria, and Milwaukee Area Offices. The full performance level is GS-12.

What you will do

• Assist in planning and conducting inspections or compliance reviews, or independently conduct inspections of business establishments and worksites with moderately stable, low-risk processes, higher hazards, unsafe working conditions, or technically difficult operations.
• Depose, make affidavits, and testify in court, potentially facing challenges to competence or work methods.
• Conduct research using internet technology to prepare for inspections or respond to information requests.
• Interpret specific guidelines for inspection phases, applying industrial hygiene criteria to potential hazards or unsafe working conditions.
• Gain compliance with published standards by communicating findings and coordinating work efforts, often dealing with uncooperative individuals and difficult labor-management relations.
• Select and apply appropriate regulatory provisions to determine compliance with safety and occupational health standards.
• Conduct targeted outreach activities and provide information on OSHA legislation, regulations, and compliance to various audiences.
• Communicate orally and in writing to provide basic occupational safety and health information and guidance.

What you need

• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

About the role

Contract: full-time
Salary: $61722–$101533 Per Year
Location: Peoria, Illinois (US)