Navy Industrial Hygiene Officer

Job description

Responsibilities:
As a Navy Industrial Hygiene Officer (IHO), you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of Navy Sailors and Marines by assessing workplace hygiene hazards. Key duties include:

• Assessing risks and providing consultation to Navy Commanding Officers.
• Leading Environmental and Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety programs.
• Conducting training and inspections aboard ships, shore-based workplaces, or in the field.
• Advising on environmental health issues to minimize injury and disease risks.
• Managing hygiene risks globally across operational, living, and working environments.

You will oversee programs such as Occupational Exposure Assessment, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, and Hazardous Material management.

Work Environment:
IHOs serve at over 120 duty stations worldwide, including aboard aircraft carriers, U.S. Naval Hospitals, Marine Corps commands, and more, with opportunities in Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Italy, and more.

Training & Advancement:

• Required: Officer Development School (ODS) in Newport, RI (5 weeks).
• Ongoing training in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Protection, and Naval Operations.
• Post-service opportunities for certification and career advancement in related fields.

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship, Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, or related field), or Master’s degree (preferred).
• Minimum GPA: 3.0, with at least 40 semester hours in science courses.
• Must be between 18 and 41 years old and in good physical condition.
• Required to serve a minimum of three years on Active Duty.

Preferred:

• Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH).
• Field experience as an Industrial Hygienist or Technician

Preferred applicants include those who have completed a Master of Science or Master of Science in Public Health degree in industrial hygiene from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (www.abet.og). Applicants without this degree must have a Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, or engineering degree aligned with industrial hygiene. On a case-by-case basis, applicants with degree majors including toxicology, chemistry, biology, or environmental sciences may be considered. All applicants must have completed, at minimum, two academic years of chemistry to include inorganic and organic with laboratory, one year of biology, one semester of calculus and physics, and a total of at least 40 semester hours of pure science courses. GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Exceptions to requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis for applicants with relevant industrial hygiene work experience and professional certification.