INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST 1- 04142026 - 76650
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 04/14/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 04/27/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Knoxville, TN
Department: Labor & Workforce Development
Location
Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration Division, Knox County
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in safety, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physical science, environmental health, or other related field.
OR
An associate degree in safety, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physical science, environmental health or other related field and two or more years of direct environmental, safety and health experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license.
Overview
Under immediate supervision, is responsible for professional industrial hygiene inspection work of routine difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the entry-level class in the Industrial Hygienist sub-series. An employee in this class learns to perform routine safety and health inspections in compliance with Tennessee OSHA (TOSHA) regulations. This class differs from the Industrial Hygienist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level.
Responsibilities
Learn to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts. Provide guidance on a broad range of technical issues across public and private sector facilities to support regulatory compliance.
Develop the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals through written correspondence, phone conversations, and in-person interactions. Gain proficiency in using standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as agency-specific systems and databases for managing case files, tracking inspections, and generating reports.
Learn to conduct workplace inspections of varying complexity to identify hazards and potential safety or health violations. Develop skills in prioritizing work to meet deadlines and established goals, performing day-to-day administrative tasks, and participating in staff meetings and training sessions.
Learn to gather and evaluate relevant information, facts, and documentation to assess whether workplace events or processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, or standards, and to determine violations or non-violations.
Research and review printed and electronic documents to gain knowledge of occupational safety/health standards; review standards, directives, interpretations, Field Operations Manual (FOM), Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual (CPPM) to stay current in Occupational and Safety Health trends.
Learn and apply proper use of industrial hygiene and safety equipment during inspections. Ensure correct selection, operation, maintenance, and calibration of instruments, and verify the use of appropriate sampling techniques to obtain accurate and reliable field data.
Promote and market the services of the On-Site Consultation Program to employers to encourage voluntary compliance and improve workplace safety.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the division.
Competencies
Manage Complexity
Action Oriented
Ensure Accountability
Communicate Effectively
Self-Development
Knowledge
Chemistry
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Science
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
Tools & Equipment
Computer/Printer
Industrial Hygiene Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Telephone/Cell Phone
Motor Vehicle
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State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 04/14/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 04/27/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Knoxville, TN
Department: Labor & Workforce Development
Location
Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration Division, Knox County
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in safety, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physical science, environmental health, or other related field.
OR
An associate degree in safety, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physical science, environmental health or other related field and two or more years of direct environmental, safety and health experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license.
Overview
Under immediate supervision, is responsible for professional industrial hygiene inspection work of routine difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the entry-level class in the Industrial Hygienist sub-series. An employee in this class learns to perform routine safety and health inspections in compliance with Tennessee OSHA (TOSHA) regulations. This class differs from the Industrial Hygienist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level.
Responsibilities
Learn to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts. Provide guidance on a broad range of technical issues across public and private sector facilities to support regulatory compliance.
Develop the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals through written correspondence, phone conversations, and in-person interactions. Gain proficiency in using standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as agency-specific systems and databases for managing case files, tracking inspections, and generating reports.
Learn to conduct workplace inspections of varying complexity to identify hazards and potential safety or health violations. Develop skills in prioritizing work to meet deadlines and established goals, performing day-to-day administrative tasks, and participating in staff meetings and training sessions.
Learn to gather and evaluate relevant information, facts, and documentation to assess whether workplace events or processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, or standards, and to determine violations or non-violations.
Research and review printed and electronic documents to gain knowledge of occupational safety/health standards; review standards, directives, interpretations, Field Operations Manual (FOM), Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual (CPPM) to stay current in Occupational and Safety Health trends.
Learn and apply proper use of industrial hygiene and safety equipment during inspections. Ensure correct selection, operation, maintenance, and calibration of instruments, and verify the use of appropriate sampling techniques to obtain accurate and reliable field data.
Promote and market the services of the On-Site Consultation Program to employers to encourage voluntary compliance and improve workplace safety.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the division.
Competencies
Manage Complexity
Action Oriented
Ensure Accountability
Communicate Effectively
Self-Development
Knowledge
Chemistry
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Science
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
Tools & Equipment
Computer/Printer
Industrial Hygiene Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Telephone/Cell Phone
Motor Vehicle
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