Industrial Hygienist

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

All applications will be accepted from 04/13/2026 to 04/26/2026.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. 

What we offer 

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.  
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?  
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. 
• Benefits - We care about your well-being. 

General Job Description:

This is technical safety work identifying, evaluating and controlling occupational health and safety hazards. An employee in this class performs inspections of workplace and public facilities and utilizes engineering design and industrial hygiene principles, worker training and other tools to insure that potential hazards to City employees and the general public are minimized. Contact with departmental managers, supervisors and employees, union representatives, safety administrators and consultants to investigate potential health and safety hazards, communicate findings, implement corrective actions and enlist support and cooperation for centralized safety programs is a significant aspect of the work. The duties may require light physical effort and exposure to hazardous materials or agents.

EDUCATION:

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in industrial hygiene or one of the related physical/biological sciences.

And

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of industrial hygiene experience which has involved investigating, analyzing and evaluating workplace conditions, practices, programs, and employee injuries.

Or

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included a bachelor's degree in a related area as an educational minimum.

Note: A master's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental science or safety science may be substituted for the experience indicated above, but must have included at least a three month full-time co-op or internship performing industrial hygiene work. 

You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up-to-date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

Send certifications or transcripts for review to: Ashanay Graham

Email: Ashanay.Graham@phila.gov 

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov