Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professional 3 OR 4

This position is open for external candidates only and will be filled at either the Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

About the Role

Reporting to the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Industrial Safety and Hygiene (ISH) Safety Leader, the Industrial Hygiene and Safety (IH&S) Professional is responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing programs and procedures associated with the evaluation and control of potential health and safety hazards. This role provides integrated Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) support across a wide range of laboratory, research, and industrial operations. The selected candidate will provide daily program support to programmatic and facility organizations to ensure worker protection, compliance with Laboratory ISH requirements, and support of mission success.

The IH&S Professional will use professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways and contribute to the development of new methods and approaches. This role requires close collaboration with the workforce to solve complex IH and/or safety problems requiring in-depth analysis.

Responsibilities

IH&S Professional 3 ($106,400 - $176,000)

• Work under limited direction and apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex industrial hygiene and/or safety problems.
• Apply advanced safety principles to evaluate hazards and exposures.
• Perform complex analysis of work activities, hazards, and data.
• Design and implement exposure assessment and/or hazard evaluation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to line organizations.
• Support program implementation and continuous improvement efforts.

IH&S Professional 4 ($117,200 - $195,400)

In addition to the responsibilities of the IH&S Professional 3, the IH&S Professional 4 will:

• Develop, recommend, and implement IH and/or safety programs and strategies across the Laboratory.
• Lead complex evaluations and control strategies for high-risk operations.
• Provide expert interpretation of regulations and standards across multiple safety disciplines.
• Contribute to the development of new methods, techniques, and program improvements.
• Collaborate across organizations to resolve complex challenges requiring in-depth analysis.
• Influence program direction and support mission-critical decisions.
• May serve as a technical authority in industrial safety, or integrated safety disciplines, depending on organizational needs.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements (applies to both levels):

• Strong knowledge and experience implementing industrial hygiene and/or safety risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Experience identifying, applying, and interpreting federal codes, standards, and regulations (DOE, OSHA) across multiple safety program areas.
• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative exposure or hazard assessments, including use of relevant tools and instrumentation.
• Ability to analyze hazards/exposures and implement appropriate controls using the hierarchy of controls.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.

Additional Job Requirements for IH&S Professional 4

• Expert-level knowledge and experience implementing industrial hygiene and/or safety risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Expert-level experience interpreting and applying regulations across multiple disciplines (e.g., ventilation, chemical safety, pressure safety, non-ionizing radiation, forklift safety, oxygen deficiency, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, medical surveillance, hearing conservation).
• Expert-level knowledge of exposure assessment and/or hazard evaluation methodologies.
• Expert-level ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly complex ESH problems and contribute to program development.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of DOE and regulatory requirements in a research environment.
• Broad knowledge of Laboratory organizations, operations, and activities.
• Experience with IH and/or safety data collection and analysis tools.
• Advanced degree in industrial hygiene, safety, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIH, CSP, or similar.
• Active DOE clearance.

Education/Experience:

• IH&S Professional 3: Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• IH&S Professional 4: Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.

Work Environment

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. Occasional travel to, and work in, other government and private facilities may be required. Position commitment is 1 year of continuous service in the current role.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Pay

• IH&S Professional 3: $106,400 - $176,000
• IH&S Professional 4: $117,200 - $195,400

The higher-level position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.

Clearance

This position requires a Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required.

Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of Los Alamos National Laboratory.