The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

In either a consultation or an enforcement mode, Industrial Hygienists identify, evaluate, and recommend controls for health hazards in the workplace through conducting inspections, investigations, surveys, research and analysis involving scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering, epidemiology, toxicology, physiology, infection control, biomechanical and human factors engineering, and occupational health.

The Department of Business & Industry is recruiting to underfill an Industrial Hygienist 3 position within the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (NV OSHA) Enforcement Section in Las Vegas. This position will report to the Industrial Hygiene Supervisor. Under close supervision, the incumbent will receive training in performing health and safety inspections at workplaces throughout Southern Nevada. Once trained, the incumbent will promote health and safety practices, perform inspections independently, and enforce State and Federal health and safety laws and regulations (e.g. NRS 618, NAC 618, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926). Incumbents will identify safety and health hazards and violations and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports; investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities; and investigate complaints. The incumbent will be required to use a state vehicle to conduct state business, but use of their personal vehicle may also be required. They may be required to work shifts other than 8:00am to 5:00pm to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Persons interested in this position should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and possess the ability to provide quality and professional customer service.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: