Industrial Hygienist

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/11/2026, 9/25/2026, 10/16/2026 (Final). This is a full professional journey level class. Under direction, the Industrial Hygienist provides consultation and direction to County departments on industrial hygiene and occupational health problems, integrate occupational health programs and concepts into standard safety programs, and perform difficult industrial hygiene and occupational health work in connection with health hazards in places of employment and in the community, and make recommendations for the prevention, elimination and control of work-induced illness. May be assigned civil defense and emergency preparedness activities.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety; Laws, standards and codes relating to the federal and state Occupational Health and Safety Act; Methods and practices used in the determination and elimination of industrial hazards; Industrial hygiene instruments and testing equipment; Principles of training and lead worker activities; The basic fundamentals of air pollution, toxicology, and hazardous materials as they relate to occupational health.

Ability to: Independently conduct difficult field studies and investigations; Evaluate findings and prepare written recommendations for elimination or control of hazardous conditions; Conduct research in specific industrial hygiene areas; Identify organizational needs in occupational health service programs; Develop, conduct and coordinate educational programs on occupational health and industrial environmental health and safety problems; Speak effectively to community and governmental groups and individuals; Establish and maintain cooperative public relationships; Write clear and concise reports and correspondence; Train other technical personnel and act as lead worker over subordinate staff members in connection with studies or special projects.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Certificate in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene issued by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, or a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers; AND Any combination of education, experience or training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of major course work from a recognized college leading to a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, engineering, chemistry, biology, public health, or in a field directly related to occupational health and safety. AND EITHER: 1. A Master's Degree in industrial hygiene and two years experience in the full-time practice of industrial hygiene; OR 2. Four years full-time experience in the practice of industrial hygiene. Note: Applicants who do not have either of the certificates will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure one of the certificates before they will be considered eligible for appointment. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Special Requirements: License Required: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher will be required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver's license may constitute cause for disciplinary action. Physical Requirements: Ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections; take environmental samples; inspect equipment, climb fences, stairs, and ladders, walk rough terrain and muddy fields; climb into and out of close spaces; wear protective clothing and breathing masks; visually distinguish between colors, calibrate and utilize technical and monitoring instruments, read gauges and meters, and see in dimly lit areas. Work Schedule and Conditions: Incumbents are subject to work in adverse weather conditions, emergency situations, and perform duties during other than normal working hours as necessary. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Employee Benefits

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include: Dental Insurance; Vision Benefits; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Life Insurance; Critical Illness; Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP); Deferred Compensation; Vacation with pay generally begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. Holidays: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors. Sick Leave: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Tuition Reimbursement: Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. Retirement: The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, Dental Insurance: For more information, visit the Benefits website Life Insurance: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. Deferred Compensation: A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website Employee Assistance Program: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions; Marriage or Family Relationships; Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care; Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Wellness Incentive Program: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. Flexible Spending Account: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. Dependent Care Reimbursement Account: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. Medical Reimbursement Account: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. Workers' Compensation: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.