INDUSTRIAL SERVICES HYGIENIST

State of Illinois

Chicago, IL

Job Requisition ID: 54825
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: 04/22/2026
Agency: Department of Labor
Class Title: INDUSTRIAL SERVICES HYGIENIST - 21127
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2026) $6,460/month: Full Range $6,460 - $9,337/mo.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

JOB POSTING 54825

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

As a State of Illinois Department of Labor employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

Position Overview

Travels to state and local government employers to perform occupational safety and health enforcement inspections. Explains the purpose and scope of the inspection to employer and employee representatives at an opening conference. Reviews employer safety records. Thoroughly inspects the workplace for hazardous conditions.

Essential Functions

Travels to state and local government employers to perform occupational safety and health enforcement inspections.
Employs a wide range of complex measuring and sampling devices to determine worker exposure to hazards.
Writes a report of each inspection.
Provides technical assistance to employers and employees concerning occupational safety and health programs.
Attends training sessions, classes, and courses to maintain and update knowledge of Federal and State OSHA standards, policies and procedures and professional safety and health practices.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree with coursework in industrial hygiene, engineering, physical sciences (physics, chemistry, biological, etc.), environmental or public health, or occupational safety and health.
Requires three years of professional experience in the industrial hygiene, engineering, or environmental/public health field.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience as a federal OSHA, Illinois OSHA, or OSHA state plan industrial hygienist.
Five (5) years of experience operating and performing user-level maintenance on industrial hygiene sampling equipment to determine compliance with applicable standards under 29 CFR Part 1910 and Part 1926.
Five (5) years of experience using the OSHA Information System.
Five (5) years of experience conducting occupational fatality investigations.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires the ability to walk extensively, to climb ladders and to use personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses and protective clothing.
Requires the ability to wear a negative pressure respirator (NPR) and walk for extended periods of time while carrying equipment weighing 15-30 pounds. A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) may be substituted for an NPR as determined by a physician or licensed health care professional.
Must pass a pre-employment screening.
Must live within 60 miles of the county seat of Cook County.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is one of Illinois' most important and dynamic Agencies. With an annual budget of $26.4 million, and an authorized staff of nearly 143 full-time employees, IDOL has the capacity and capability to provide administration and enforcement of over 25 labor and safety Laws. At IDOL, we take pride in our Agency's mission: to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety, and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of state labor laws, and to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards.

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M-F) Flex Schedules Available
Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Danielle Routh
Email: dol.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-786-0744
Posting Group: Public Safety

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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