Industrial Hygiene
5 open positions in this category
The 0690 series, Industrial Hygiene, covers specialists who anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace health hazards: chemical exposures, noise, radiation, ventilation and ergonomics. Recent employers have included the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, the U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Army Medical Command.
Recent listings have included industrial hygienists at several grades, an interdisciplinary industrial hygienist and chemical engineer position, a supervisory interdisciplinary position and a recent graduate industrial hygienist.
Applying tip: the series has a positive education requirement, a degree in industrial hygiene or in a related science or engineering field with the coursework OPM specifies, and announcements often value the Certified Industrial Hygienist credential. Recent graduate positions are filled through the Pathways program and are open only within a set period after graduation. Our entry-level guide explains Pathways eligibility.
The Industrial Hygiene category has 5 open listings in our inventory right now: all telework eligible. 3 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 15, 2026. Advertised pay runs $45,331 to $150,426 a year, typically about $93,630. GS grades range from 5 to 13. Employers with the most listings: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (2), Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command (1), U.S. Pacific Fleet (1). Figures as of Oct 15, 2026, refreshed daily.