What are the responsibilities and job description for the INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST 1-DIR position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST 1-DIR - UNDERFILL
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $61,721.28 to $91,496.16 PAY GRADE: 34
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 order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Business and Industry
Division: Industrial Relations
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 11.533
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52843
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 11/05/2025
Close Date: 11/12/2025
Recruiter:
KARA CARMONNE
Phone: (775)684-0107
Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov
KARA CARMONNE
Phone: (775)684-0107
Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 6 Days 15 Hrs 9 Mins
The Position
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 (NV OSHA) Enforcement Section of the Division of Industrial Relations in Las Vegas. 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). They will be trained to 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 state vehicles to conduct state business, but use of personal vehicles may also be required. They may also 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***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, chemistry, physics, biology, toxicology, environmental engineering, or closely related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of professional experience with the principal duty of safety officer in an industrial or construction setting which included conducting inspections or investigations for the purpose of evaluating workplace health and safety; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Special Notes
This position requires Standby/Call Back status.
This position may be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.
This position may be required to work a flexible/rotating shift.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $61,721 - $91,496
