Industrial Hygienist
Remote - Colorado | Full-Time Contract
Join a High-Impact Federal Environmental Health and Safety Team
Join a high-impact federal Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team supporting the Region 8 facilities. The Industrial Hygienist / Environmental Health & Safety Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, and environmental health programs.
This position is responsible for conducting environmental health assessments, industrial hygiene investigations, compliance inspections, project management activities, and technical reviews to support the safe operation of federal facilities. The role also provides expert guidance on environmental hazards, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies affecting government-owned and leased facilities.
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- PTO and paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
Career Growth
- Exposure to complex federal environmental and industrial hygiene programs
- Opportunity to support mission-critical federal facilities and construction projects
- Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
- Long-term contract stability
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead industrial hygiene and environmental health activities related to asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, radon, mold, moisture intrusion, drinking water quality, and PCB management.
- Conduct inspections, assessments, investigations, and compliance evaluations at federal facilities throughout GSA Region 8.
- Collect environmental and industrial hygiene samples, interpret laboratory results, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform facility inspections and risk assessments to identify environmental, health, and safety hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.
- Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and other procurement-related documentation.
- Provide technical support for environmental and industrial hygiene contracts, including review of contractor invoices, deliverables, and project documentation.
- Support environmental and industrial hygiene requirements for construction, renovation, and remediation projects.
- Coordinate with project managers, contractors, facility personnel, and other stakeholders to support project execution and regulatory compliance.
- Review asbestos, lead, mold, remediation, mitigation, and abatement work plans and reports for completeness, technical accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulations and GSA requirements.
- Respond to environmental health, safety, and industrial hygiene incidents and emergencies, serving as a technical representative during investigations and response activities.
- Travel as needed to conduct inspections, investigations, assessments, and emergency response activities throughout the region.
- Provide training and technical guidance to building managers, project managers, lease asset managers, and other facility personnel.
- Communicate complex technical information in a clear manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Promote awareness of environmental, health, and safety requirements, industry best practices, and risk management strategies.
- Maintain required certifications, licenses, and professional competencies.
- Stay current with evolving industrial hygiene regulations, standards, technologies, and industry best practices through ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a science-related field
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible industrial hygiene or environmental health and safety experience
- Experience conducting environmental assessments, inspections, investigations, and compliance reviews
- Experience supporting industrial hygiene and environmental programs within government, commercial, or industrial settings
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental health and industrial hygiene projects
- Current State of Colorado Certified Asbestos Building Inspector certification
- Current State of Colorado Certified Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist certification
- Current State of Colorado Certified Lead Inspector certification
- OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification with current 8-Hour refresher
- Enrollment in required medical surveillance programs for HAZWOPER, asbestos, and lead exposure
- Medical clearance to wear respiratory protection in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (Secret / Top Secret / Public Trust)
- Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation and PIV card issuance
Preferred
- Experience supporting federal or government facilities
- Familiarity with government facility inspections and maintenance oversight
Security Clearance Requirement
Work Environment
- Work is performed in both office and field environments
- Frequent facility inspections and field assessments are required
- Travel throughout GSA Region 8 and other federal facilities may be required
- May involve exposure to construction sites, industrial environments, and environmental hazards requiring personal protective equipment (PPE)
Why This Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in protecting the health and safety of federal employees, contractors, and facility occupants. As an Industrial Hygienist / Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you will apply your expertise to support regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, environmental stewardship, and safe facility operations across a diverse portfolio of federal facilities.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a hands-on role supporting environmental health and government facilities, we encourage you to apply.
EEO Statement
CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.