Industrial Hygienist

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento seeks an Industrial Hygienist to provide consultation on occupational health problems and to integrate IH concepts into county safety programs. The role involves directing IH activities and performing advanced field work addressing health hazards in workplaces and communities.

The position requires a professional certification in IH or a PE license, plus relevant education and experience, with potential assignment to civil defense and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Possession of ABIH Comprehensive Practice IH certificate OR California PE certificate; and any combination of education/experience that provides required knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in IH or related field completes the qualifications; advanced degrees preferred for gate eligibility.
• Master’s degree in IH with two years full-time IH practice OR four years IH practice complete the experience requirement.
• Applicants must provide proof of required licenses or certificates before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and direction on industrial hygiene and occupational health problems.
• Integrate occupational health programs into standard safety programs.
• Perform difficult IH work related to health hazards in workplaces and communities.
• Make recommendations to prevent, eliminate, and control work-related illness.
• May be assigned civil defense and emergency preparedness activities.

Skills

Occupational health basics

Industrial hygiene methods

Health and safety standards

Air pollution fundamentals

Training and lead work

Hazard recognition and testing

Education

Certificate in Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

Professional Engineer license (California)

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene/environmental health/engineering/chemistry/biology/public health

Master's Degree in industrial hygiene (plus 2 years IH practice)

Four years full-time industrial hygiene experience

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/11/2026, 9/25/2026, 10/16/2026 (Final)

This is a full professional journey level class. Under direction, the Industrial Hygienist provides consultation and direction to County departments on industrial hygiene and occupational health problems, integrate occupational health programs and concepts into standard safety programs, and perform difficult industrial hygiene and occupational health work in connection with health hazards in places of employment and in the community, and make recommendations for the prevention, elimination and control of work-induced illness. May be assigned civil defense and emergency preparedness activities.

Knowledge of

• Basic principles and practices of occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety
• Laws, standards and codes relating to the federal and state Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Methods and practices used in the determination and elimination of industrial hazards
• Industrial hygiene instruments and testing equipment
• Principles of training and lead worker activities
• The basic fundamentals of air pollution, toxicology, and hazardous materials as they relate to occupational health.

Ability to

• Independently conduct difficult field studies and investigations
• Evaluate findings and prepare written recommendations for elimination or control of hazardous conditions
• Conduct research in specific industrial hygiene areas
• Identify organizational needs in occupational health service programs
• Develop, conduct and coordinate educational programs on occupational health and industrial environmental health and safety problems
• Speak effectively to community and governmental groups and individuals
• Establish and maintain cooperative public relationships
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Train other technical personnel and act as lead worker over subordinate staff members in connection with studies or special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Certificate in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene issued by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, or a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers; AND Any combination of education, experience or training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of major course work from a recognized college leading to a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, engineering, chemistry, biology, public health, or in a field directly related to occupational health and safety.

AND EITHER:

1. A Master's Degree in industrial hygiene and two years experience in the full-time practice of industrial hygiene;
2. Four years full-time experience in the practice of industrial hygiene.

Note: Applicants who do not have either of the certificates will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure one of the certificates before they will be considered eligible for appointment.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

License Required:

A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher will be required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver's license may constitute cause for disciplinary action.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections; take environmental samples; inspect equipment, climb fences, stairs, and ladders, walk rough terrain and muddy fields; climb into and out of close spaces; wear protective clothing and breathing masks; visually distinguish between colors, calibrate and utilize technical and monitoring instruments, read gauges and meters, and see in dimly lit areas.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

Incumbents are subject to work in adverse weather conditions, emergency situations, and perform duties during other than normal working hours as necessary.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions