Hygienist

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Department: Public Health Job class: 6138-Industrial Hygienist Salary range: $146,796.00 - $178,412.00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service Hours: Full-time Exam type: Class Based Test Rule: Rule of 10 List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after Friday June 12, 2026 The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the city, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. Under direction, performs technically difficult industrial hygiene work in connection with hazardous materials and other health and environmental hazards in the City and County of San Francisco; independently conducts routine industrial hygiene monitoring of chemical, biological, and physical agents. Serves as technical resource and advisor in the implementation of occupational safety and health regulations. Serves as a technical advisor to departmental management and other personnel in identifying, containing and regulating the use and storage of hazardous materials; in developing and implementing inspection practices and procedures; investigates and evaluates health and safety hazards and coordinates remedial action with representatives from various City and County departments, other agencies, businesses and the public; conducts surveys of potentially hazardous workplace operations, including monitoring for physical, biological, and chemical agents, evaluating results, recommending corrective actions and preparing reports. Anticipates, identifies, evaluates, and controls occupational safety and health and environmental hazards for personnel working in proximity to hazardous waste remediation or hazardous materials. Develops, modifies, and/or maintains health and safety programs for City and County of San Francisco personnel; develops policies and procedures for responding to hazardous materials incidents and implementation of environmental health and safety laws, codes and regulations. Develops and conducts health and safety training, and conducts programs concerning the proper use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and the regulation of hazardous materials according to law. Advises program and departmental management on matters pertaining to public health and safety; the handling and containment of hazardous materials incidents and evaluation procedures; provides technical support in identifying, preventing and controlling health, environmental and safety hazards; and coordinates compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures and regulations. Assists in administrative tasks related to implementation of ordinances, codes and other regulations; maintains technical reference materials and records; compiles data and prepares reports. Maintains Respiratory Protection Program, including recommending appropriate respiratory protection, fit‑testing, and coordinating medical examinations and maintaining records. Conducts and participates in meetings with professional and business groups concerning industrial hygiene and hazardous materials matters. The 6138 Industrial Hygienist may perform other duties as assigned/required. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: How to qualify Education: Possession of a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health; Environmental Sciences, Health, or Management; or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Coursework must include a minimum of 6 semesters of chemistry, biology, and/or physics. Experience: Two (2) years of professional industrial experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco classes 6137 Assistant Industrial Hygienist or higher, which must have included professional industrial hygiene activities including hazardous materials management or identification, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards, such as noise, radiation, asbestos, and various chemicals. License and Certification: Possession of a valid driver’s license; if not a California driver’s license, ability to obtain a California Driver’s License within 45 days of hire. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Health, or Management; Occupational Safety & Health; or a closely related major, accompanied by three (3) years of professional industrial experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco classes 6137 Assistant Industrial Hygienist or higher. Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene as a Certified Industrial Hygienist in the comprehensive practice of Industrial Hygiene may substitute for the required education and experience. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One‑year full‑time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40‑hour work week). Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements can be found at . Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr