What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSH Industrial Hygiene Consultant I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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4/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01469
OSH Industrial Hygiene Consultant I
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$4,767.60 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards
Location
500 Mero Street, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!
The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Education & Training, seeks an OSH Industrial Hygiene Consultant I in the Health and Consultation Branch. This position will provide beginning-level assistance to employers in recognizing and controlling potential safety hazards in the workplace.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental health, biology, environmental health technology, engineering technology or a related field. The above degree must include the completion of at least 12 semester hours in chemistry.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis or professional experience in occupational safety and health or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year-basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Frequent travel is required. When conducting inspections, employees in this job title are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Susan Montgomery at Susans.montgomery@ky.gov or 502-564-2753.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
4/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01469
OSH Industrial Hygiene Consultant I
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$4,767.60 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards
Location
500 Mero Street, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!
The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Education & Training, seeks an OSH Industrial Hygiene Consultant I in the Health and Consultation Branch. This position will provide beginning-level assistance to employers in recognizing and controlling potential safety hazards in the workplace.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists Industrial Hygiene Consultants in conducting health consultative surveys to develop the ability to recognize and evaluate workers' exposure to hazardous environments.
- Assists Industrial Hygiene Consultants in writing detailed technical reports regarding corrective actions for these surveys.
- Attends professional training courses to develop competency in the field of industrial hygiene.
- Assists in the calibration of industrial hygiene instrumentation to develop competency in the calibration, operation and maintenance of the equipment.
- Assists in the development of industrial hygiene training sessions to develop knowledge in the latest information and techniques related to industrial hygiene.
- Conducts research in industrial hygiene topics to assist in answering questions regarding industrial hygiene related standards and interpretations.
- Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career
- A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime and compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental health, biology, environmental health technology, engineering technology or a related field. The above degree must include the completion of at least 12 semester hours in chemistry.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis or professional experience in occupational safety and health or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year-basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Frequent travel is required. When conducting inspections, employees in this job title are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Susan Montgomery at Susans.montgomery@ky.gov or 502-564-2753.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $4,768