Industrial Hygienist (OHB) - Remote in CA

SUMMARY

The Industrial Hygienist (IH) works on the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Occupational Health Branch (OHB) COVID-19 Team to provide industrial hygiene expertise for the work of the Team, internal CDPH partners, local public health jurisdictions, other state agencies, employers, and workers.

The OHB COVID-19 Team is a multi-disciplinary group consisting of epidemiologists, health educators, physicians, and an industrial hygienist.

The IH provides expertise in exposure assessment and prevention of COVID-19 in workplaces.

Duties include providing subject matter expertise for CDPH guidance related to indoor air quality for COVID-19 and other respiratory illness prevention and control, consultation to local and environmental health departments conducting on-site or virtual exposure assessments in settings experiencing an outbreak; designing and implementing exposure and worksite evaluations to be conducted independently or in collaboration with partners, as needed; generating and updating protocols and specifications for protecting individuals in workplace and other congregate settings; making recommendations for strategies and policies to minimize risk of transmission across various exposure settings; responding to requests for subject matter expertise from within CDPH, other state agencies, local health departments, employers, and other stakeholders.

Further responsibilities may include special projects such as assessing and assisting industry sectors that have ongoing needs for health and safety improvements, are at higher risk for outbreaks, or are otherwise identified as a priority.

The IH would provide subject matter expertise for the development of training materials related to PPE, indoor air quality, ventilation, respirator fit testing, and related topics and collaborate with health educators on educational outreach to stakeholders.

Additionally, the IH may participate in application of epidemiologic data related to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in workplaces to creation of targeted public health interventions.

 

As needs arise, the IH may also contribute to response for emerging public health needs (e.g., avian influenza, Valley fever, other occupational illnesses).

Occasionally, the IH may travel to a local health jurisdiction to assist in assessing physical qualities of a workplace for prevention or control of respiratory illnesses or to participate in a training or conference event.

Applicants must submit a cover letter that explains their interest in and qualifications for the position and curriculum vitae to be considered.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $84,264 annually depending on experience/qualifications. 

This position is funded through 6/30/2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Participates in development and implementation of projects to address workplace issues and challenges related to COVID-19, including exposure control, protective equipment, ventilation, and compli...