Industrial Hygienist II

Bring your industrial hygiene expertise to one of the most dynamic work environments in the country.

Join HSG in supporting the mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Multi-User Spaceport, where industrial hygiene goes far beyond the traditional office environment. In this role, you’ll help protect the workforce behind some of the nation’s most complex aerospace operations - supporting everything from exposure assessments and hazardous operations to emergency response and rocket launches.

We’re looking for an experienced Industrial Hygienist who is comfortable in the field, confident making technically sound recommendations, and ready to take ownership of projects from initial assessment through final reporting. If you’re energized by challenging environments, meaningful work, and the opportunity to directly support NASA, Space Force, and commercial spaceflight operations, we’d love to hear from you.

General Description

Under the guidance of the Industrial Hygiene (IH) Manager, the Industrial Hygienist II provides technical direction and training to Environmental Health (EH) Specialists and has the responsibility for managing IH surveys, projects, and programs supporting aerospace activities at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Multi-User Spaceport.  Work includes ensuring compliance with Federal, State, local, or NASA / USSF policy and procedures.  

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Implements designated industrial hygiene programs for the evaluation and control of potential health hazards including, but not limited to asbestos sampling; indoor air quality; confined space; sampling and analysis of air contaminants associated with hazardous operations; propellant transfer and storage; exhaust ventilation systems; hearing conservation and noise hazards; heat stress; biological safety; and ergonomics.
• Performs a wide range of industrial hygiene consultation services, which include planning, managing, and reporting the results of exposure assessments.  Ensures that customers are aware of conditions representing potential health or safety hazards, associated regulations, and provides effective recommendations for hazard mitigation.
• Establishes project objectives and methodologies; reviews project field data; and approves of final survey reports for a variety of industrial hygiene projects.
• Attends, chairs, and participates in a variety of meetings and working groups to provide outreach, integrate activities, communicate issues, recommend process improvements, and resolve problems.
• Provides Launch Emergency Operations Center industrial hygiene support for NASA, Space Force, and commercial rocket launches. Participates in launch emergency contingency planning and training.
• Coordinates and manages industrial hygiene support to incidents, including spills; hazardous operations; launches; hurricanes; and other emergencies.  Participates in center-wide contingency exercises.
• Assigns and instructs employees engaged in technical data collection, analysis, and reporting; responds to inquiries; assists in resolving problems; and provides job training. Monitors test results, data, reports, and recommendations.
• Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA, VPP, ISO, JCAHO, and other mandated regulatory or conformance regulations/standards.
• Performs on-call duties for a week, based on a rotating schedule with other staff members. 

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation. 
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful. 
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline. 
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience performing and/or managing Industrial Hygiene work. 
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have the ability to drive various vehicles, and be eligible for a federal security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with the potential for working off-shift and weekends to support hurricanes, launches, and emergencies.  
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and lead programs/projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written scientific and/or technical information and effectively communicate the same information verbally to subordinates and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory intent applicable to assigned area of responsibility, including OSHA and NASA requirements. 
• Experience in working with customers and managing multiple job requirements and projects.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar designation.
• Experience working with Maximo Work Control System, or similar database system. 
• Experience supervising employees.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance, work at heights; in small and confined spaces as well as be able to wear personal protective equipment such as air purifying respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fall protection, and encapsulated suits. Employee will be exposed to industrial equipment and vehicles, facilities without climate controls, and outdoor settings in all weather conditions, possibly for extended periods of time. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in a hybrid setting to include field and office work. Field work may be needed to be performed outdoors (in various weather conditions) and in the following settings: construction and demolition sites, industrial facilities, research facilities, and laboratory facilities.  Work schedule is typically a 40-hour work week, Monday – Friday.  May be required to work an extended work schedule as necessary to fulfill job functions, including working irregular hours and off-shift work, including weekends.
• Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required, typically not beyond KSC, CCSFS, or PSFB work locations.