Industrial Hygienist

Icon Fitness; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Icon Fitness seeks a mid- to senior-level Industrial Hygienist/Safety Specialist to provide full-time onsite IH and occupational safety support at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The role requires experience with exposure assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), safety program development, and translating technical findings into practical risk-control recommendations.

The incumbent will help maintain regulatory compliance, evaluate workplace hazards, strengthen safety program effectiveness,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, safety, engineering, or related STEM.
• 6+ years of professional IH/safety or EHS experience with exposure assessments, JHAs, and program support.
• Experience with OSHA recordkeeping and incident investigation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping (OSHA 300/300A/301) and track findings.
• Perform safety incident reviews, root cause analyses, and trend evaluations; provide written summaries and corrective actions.
• Develop and update safety and IH policies, SOPs, and program documents.
• Coordinate with FEMA stakeholders and contractors to support safety initiatives and compliance.
• Conduct workplace exposure assessments and JHAs; provide risk-control recommendations.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, safety, engineering, or related STEM

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

USD 95,000.00 - 115,000.00 Yearly | 3801 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20528 Salaried

Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Salary Range: $95,000 to $115,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a mid- to senior-level Industrial Hygienist/Safety Specialist to provide full-time onsite industrial hygiene and occupational safety support at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC. This position requires a seasoned professional with demonstrated experience conducting workplace exposure assessments, developing job hazard analyses (JHAs), supporting occupational safety and health programs, and translating technical findings into practical risk-control recommendations.

The Industrial Hygienist/Safety Specialist will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, evaluating workplace hazards, strengthening safety program effectiveness, and supporting FEMA leadership through clear written communication, defensible technical documentation, data analysis, and incident review. Strong technical judgment, writing ability, organization, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Industrial Hygiene Program Support

• Maintain and manage OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, including OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct safety incident reviews, root cause analyses, and trend evaluations; prepare clear written summaries and corrective action recommendations.
• Support development, review, and periodic updates of safety and industrial hygiene policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and program documents.
• Assist with internal and external safety audits, inspections, and assessments; track findings and corrective actions to closure.

Administrative & Technical Writing Functions

• Prepare high-quality written reports, memoranda, SOPs, policy updates, and briefing materials for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain organized electronic records for incidents, inspections, training, and IH program documentation.
• Coordinate with FEMA stakeholders, contractors, and management to support safety initiatives and compliance requirements.

Field & Technical Industrial Hygiene Support (As Needed)

• Conduct workplace exposure assessments, basic air or noise monitoring, walkthrough evaluations, and qualitative or quantitative hazard assessments in office, support, and field environments.
• Develop and maintain job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk-control recommendations for routine and non-routine work activities, including identification of hazards, exposure pathways, required controls, and PPE requirements.
• Support PPE evaluations and recommendations based on identified hazards.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Ensure work aligns with OSHA regulations, FEMA policies, and applicable federal occupational safety and health requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of safety and IH programs through data analysis and best-practice recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, safety, engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 6+ years of professional industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health and safety experience, including demonstrated responsibility for exposure assessments, hazard evaluations, incident reviews, and programmatic support.
• Required experience conducting workplace exposure assessments and developing job hazard analyses (JHAs) for occupational safety and industrial hygiene activities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping and incident investigation processes.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint or similar systems).
• Ability to work effectively onsite in a federal office environment and interact professionally with government staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting federal facilities.
• Experience developing or updating SOPs, safety manuals, or policy documents.
• Familiarity with administrative-focused safety and occupational health programs.
• Onsite, full-time position at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
• Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.
• Primarily office-based administrative work with occasional field activities.

EEO Statement

IEI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. IEI maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against discrimination or harassment in any form.