Industrial Hygienist

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL):

The mission of the Indiana Department of Labor is to advance the safety, health, and prosperity of Hoosiers in the workplace. To make significant strides in achieving our mission, we emphasize both enforcement and voluntary compliance for employers. Our office administers the IOSHA program, state wage and hours, youth employment laws, and underground coal mine safety. We also have many free training and educational resources available to the public through our INSafe Division. Finally, our Quality, Metrics & Statistics Division counts, measures, and tracks trends internally and externally. Our goal is to help make Indiana a great place to work and do business. Let us know how we can help you.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

This position is hired as an underfill at $53,222 and will receive a salary increase upon successfully completing a working test.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Conduct inspections focusing on complaints, referrals, emphasis-related contact, threats of imminent danger, fatalities, and catastrophes.
• Collect samples and evaluate employee exposures to health hazards in the workplace, including noise particulate, fumes, mists, vapors, and gasses.
• Collect, analyze, and compare data to established safety and health regulations and document findings.
• Hold opening conferences with company owners and/or management to advise on the inspection process and gather materials.
• Create and document technical reports for leadership and regulatory action.
• Interview employees to gather job-specific information and caution on safety hazards.
• Conduct closing conferences with company owners and/or management to provide a summary of inspection findings and discuss abatement.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• A Bachelors Degree plus related work experience. Related academic training plus comparable work experience alone may substitute for a Baccalaureate.
• Undergo an annual physical/medical evaluation to ensure that you can carry out the position's essential functions.
• Ability to move sometimes heavy and awkward equipment, and to move, ascend, or be stationary while carrying sampling and measuring devices and wearing protective clothing, including respirators.
• Ability to work in unpleasant and hazardous conditions, including noise and toxic chemicals, during inspections/investigations.
• Broad knowledge of training techniques relating to occupational health and safety subject matters.
• Ability to interpret and apply IOSHA regulations, consensus standards, and various practices and precedents falling within the jurisdiction of IOSHA.
• Ability to conduct inspections and further investigations and to prepare administrative reports for use as a basis for recommendations for further action.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and manage difficult situations with utmost professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at ... .