OSH Industrial Hygiene Cmplnc Offr I

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10/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604999

OSH Industrial Hygiene Cmplnc Offr I

Pay Grade13

Salary

$4,767.60 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards

Location

500 Mero Street, 3rd Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Compliance, seeks an OSH Industrial Hygiene Compliance Officer I in the OSH Compliance Health Branch. This position performs entry level duties while in training to detect health hazards in workplaces and ensure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Learns to write reports of inspections and investigations and recommends the issuance of citations and penalties to employers.

• Begins minor inspections.

• Assists the industrial hygienist in conducting routine health inspections and investigations.

• Learns to utilize sampling techniques and calculations to document hazards.

• Learns to recognize, sample, and cite violations of KY OSH standards.

• Learns industrial hygiene standards and techniques.

• Attends professional training courses to develop competency in the field of occupational safety and health.

• Develops skills to calibrate and use sampling equipment.

When you join our team, you will:

• Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career

• Be provided with professional training paid for by the Cabinet

• Have several health insurance packages available to you

• Be provided a basic life insurance package at no cost to you

• Enjoy 11 plus holidays a year

• Receive monthly sick and annual leave accruals

• A 37.50-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays

• Overtime and/or compensatory time

• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account

• Life insurance

• Retirement

• Wellness incentives program

• Training and career development opportunities

• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

• Lots of employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services and education

We look forward to the opportunity to meet you.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 orhttps://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental health, biology, environmental health technology, engineering technology, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Graduate teaching or graduate research experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis or professional experience in occupational safety and health or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in an office setting when preparing reports or evaluating inspections. Travel is required to conduct inspections. When conducting workplace inspections, employees in this job title are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Larry Rearden [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2604999 - OSH Industrial Hygiene Cmplnc Offr I) or 502-782-0144.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D