VOSH Industrial Hygienist (Manassas)

Job Overview Title: VOSH Industrial Hygienist (Manassas) Hiring Range: $58,783 – $89,912 Commensurate with Experience + Full State Benefits Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry Location: MANASSAS FIELD OFFICE Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Summary The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking experienced professionals to serve as VOSH Industrial Hygienist. These full‑time positions are based in our Manassas Field Office located in Manassas, VA. Responsibilities What will you do as an Industrial Hygienist? Prepare for inspections by reviewing the employer’s history and researching industry practices and safety measures. Perform independent walk‑around site visits and observations to identify hazards in the workplace. Identify and evaluate workplace exposures to health risks such as physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stress factors. Document the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies, and procedures. Conduct interviews with management and employees to determine exposure to hazards. Prepare case file documentation to include complete and accurate inspection reports and recommend citations for possible violations. Work closely with employers to ensure implementation of corrective measures for identified hazards. Evaluate employers’ efforts to reduce and eliminate hazards. Investigate occupational safety complaints reported by employees, as well as accidents, fatalities, and serious safety incidents in the workplace. What will you bring? Effective verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to compose meaningful and accurate narrative reports and correspondence. Practical knowledge and demonstrated ability to use personal computers and the Microsoft office suite of applications. Effective time management and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships. Ability to interact positively with customers in an inimical environment. Ability to properly wear a respirator if required, and to properly use other types of PPE. Ability to perform job duties objectively and effectively in scenes where individuals may have sustained serious injuries or death. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge or experience interpreting, explaining, and/or applying federal or state occupational safety and health standards and regulations. Knowledge or experience of performing work site safety and health inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations. Knowledge or experience recommending controls and corrective actions of occupational safety and health hazards. Additional Considerations Experience as an occupational safety and health professional in a private or public sector environment. Experience conducting accident investigations and/or participating in legal proceedings such as depositions and testifying in court. Experience performing asbestos inspections and/or project monitoring on asbestos abatement worksites. Familiarity with OSHA sampling techniques, conducting job hazard analyses and occupational safety exposure assessments. Fundamental knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling methods, control measures, equipment, and calculations or experience in a science related field. Certification in an occupational safety or health discipline issued by a recognized organization such as the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the Board for Global EHS Credentialing, including Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar. Bilingual fluency speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Special Requirements Ability to travel overnight occasionally. Ability to respond to emergency calls after‑hours on a rotational schedule or as needed. Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes, but is not limited to, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds, etc. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background investigation, and successfully serve a 12‑month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re‑employment. Total Compensation As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on the entry level as shown in the table below. This includes state‑funded retirement contributions under the VRS Hybrid Plan, comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, and 15 paid holidays annually. Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Department of Labor and Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity, with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged based on their fitness and merit to participate in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. DOLI Talent Management and Communications will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact DOLI View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia.gov