Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist

Culmen International, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist for an on-site role with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. This position involves performing safety evaluations, providing training, and addressing various industrial hygiene concerns. Candidates must have a CIH or CSP certification and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with an active Secret Clearance. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid by the company

AFLAC Available

Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience providing ergonomic evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety evaluations and indoor air quality assessments.
• Provide occupational safety and health training.
• Identify and recommend solutions for hygiene and safety concerns.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Safety Evaluation

Ergonomics

Hazard Communication

Lead Sampling

Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Education

Bachelors Degree

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington

ID

2025-4030

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Clearance Requirements

Secret

About the Role

HOT JOB - IMMEDIATE OPENING

Culmen is seeking an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist to work on-site for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Facilities Management in Washington, D.C.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

This role involves performing industrial hygiene and safety services, which include the identification, monitoring, and recommendation of solutions for a wide array of hygiene and safety concerns. It also entails providing occupational safety and health training on topics such as back safety, lifting techniques, pallet jack operation, ergonomics, fall protection, lead hazards, hazardous noise, and Hazard Communication (HazCom). Additionally, it supports the Industrial Hygiene and Safety program by:

Conducting safety evaluations of processes and facilities, performing indoor air quality and mold assessments.
• Carrying out ventilation surveys, lead sampling for range personnel and surface contamination, and addressing water intrusion events.
• Assessing hazardous noise, lighting levels, and thermal comfort parameters; and performing other necessary industrial hygiene sampling and evaluations.
• Identifying potential threats from mail or unidentified powder incidents using field testing equipment like radiation survey meters, Polymerase ChainReaction (PCR), and infrared spectroscopy.
• Detecting noncompliance issues, formulating corrective action plans, and estimating associated costs.
• Reviewing construction safety measures.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Active Secret Clearance
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
• 5+ years' experience as an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist
• Experience providing ergonomic evaluations.
• Experience in providing EHS support for a large, multi-worksite agency with a blended workforce of contractors and direct hires.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Top Secret clearance

About the Company

• Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security,
  strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
  • 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • AFLAC Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

  To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

  At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.