Health Compliance Officer; Industrial Hygienist

Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services

Initial Posting Date: 09/18/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/12/2026

Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Health Compliance Officer (Industrial Hygienist
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Our mission... 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:
October 12, 2026

1st round interviews: week of October 12, 2026

2nd round interviews: week of October 19, 2026

Anticipated start date:
November 1, 2026

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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 Health Compliance Officer, you will conduct health evaluations and investigations, take enforcement action in a broad range of workplaces to ensure employer compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act, conduct technical training, and provide abatement assistance for employers and employees.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description
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Here’s what you need to qualify:

• Four years of industrial hygiene program experience in a major industry

OR

• A bachelor's degree with courses (forty-five credit hours or thirty-two semester hours) in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemistry, a physical or biological science, Ergonomics, or Industrial Engineering AND one year of industrial hygiene program experience in a major industry

OR

• An associate degree in Industrial Hygiene AND two years of industrial hygiene program experience in a major industry

Graduate level courses in any of the above subject areas is desirable and may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.

• Strong technical industrial hygiene program knowledge
• Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to assist other staff with problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively…