Industrial Hygienist

Job Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Safety, Health, and Environmental Programs Division will allow you to utilize your technical expertise in health and safety operations to conduct surveys and evaluations of facilities and equipment. Your work in monitoring hazards and ensuring compliance with regulations will help to protect the health and safety of Secret Service personnel and facilities.

• Conduct air quality surveys and personnel air monitoring to determine worker exposure to lead, noise, volatile organic compounds, and other dust, mists, and vapors.
• Conduct non‑ionizing radiation surveys to determine employee exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
• Work independently to conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with industry, local, and federal regulations.
• Provide technical guidance on the evaluation and use of chemical laboratory hoods, ventilation systems, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform qualitative and quantitative fit testing, conduct hands‑on training, provide respiratory protection guidance, and/or coordinate with health professionals for medical surveillance.
• Work in a team to report on and develop recommendations for the handling of environmental and industrial hygiene issues such as wastewater, chemical inventory, hazardous material storage, air permits, and emergency procedures.
• Develop, administer, and coordinate the safety and occupational health programs for the Secret Service.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain a top‑secret Tier 5 clearance.
• Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Possibly serve a 1‑year probationary period or 2‑year trial period.

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application and submit the required documents. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/26/2026. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. The application process is conducted through USAJOBS.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan;
Thrift Savings Plan;
Flexible Spending Account;
Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

• Security clearance:
  Top Secret.
• Drug test required:
  Yes.
• Position sensitivity:
  Critical‑Sensitive (CS)/High Risk.