Senior Occupational Health Consultant; Industrial Hygienist

Senior Occupational Health Consultant (Industrial Hygienist
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To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

These dates are approximate and are subject to change.

• Recruitment closes:
  July 12, 2026
• 1st round interviews: week of July 13, 2026
• 2nd round interviews: week of July 20, 2026
• Anticipated start date:
  August 17, 2026

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

As a Senior Occupational Health Consultant, you will perform technical work involving the application of industrial hygiene principles for the prevention and control of occupational health hazards. You will work with employers, managers, employer associations and employees to develop voluntary methods to provide safe and healthful workplaces.

• Two years of experience with a Federal or State occupational safety and health organization performing duties comparable to an Oregon OSHA Industrial Hygienist 3
• Six years of industrial health program experience (at least three years must be professional level industrial health program experience)
• A master’s degree with courses (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemistry, a physical or biological science, Ergonomics, or Industrial Engineering and two years of professional level industrial health program experience
• A bachelor’s degree with courses (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemistry, a physical or biological science, Ergonomics, or Industrial Engineering and three years of professional level industrial health program experience
• An associate degree in industrial Hygiene and four-and-a-half years of industrial health program experience (at least three years must be professional level industrial health program experience)

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to assume the leadership role for occupational health consultations
• In-depth safety and health analysis skills
• Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills
• Strong problem solving skills, including assisting other staff with solving problems
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Skill making decisions independently
• Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience in human factors engineering in ergonomic situations

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The assessment will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will…