What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSH Safety Consultant II position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!
The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Compliance, seeks an OSH Safety Consultant in the Safety Training and Consultation Branch. This position will provide technical assistance to employers in recognizing and controlling potential safety hazards in the workplace; conduct voluntary consultative surveys to identify potential safety hazards to assure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations; advise employers as to the nature of safety hazards and makes recommendations for effective abatement; and develop workplace safety training programs for employees and employer.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR an associate's degree in occupational safety and health.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in occupational safety and health, safety training, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in occupational safety and health, occupational safety and health internship, safety, or health training, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in applying OSHA regulations to the workplace will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office setting when preparing reports or evaluating inspections. When conducting workplace inspections or consultations, employees in this class are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!
The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Compliance, seeks an OSH Safety Consultant in the Safety Training and Consultation Branch. This position will provide technical assistance to employers in recognizing and controlling potential safety hazards in the workplace; conduct voluntary consultative surveys to identify potential safety hazards to assure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations; advise employers as to the nature of safety hazards and makes recommendations for effective abatement; and develop workplace safety training programs for employees and employer.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Independently conducts consultative surveys to detect safety and health hazards in the workplace per employers' requests; identifies OSH Standards violations for public and private employers. Makes recommendations to ensure the timely abatement of hazards; explains acceptable compliance alternatives.
- Researches appropriate safety regulations to determine the applicable standards, writes detailed and technical foreman reports outlining the survey results, and makes recommendations to the employer. Advises employers as to the nature of safety hazards.
- Analyzes accident rates and evaluate corrective/preventative safety and health measures.
- Reviews technical materials and literature to keep current with standards, requirements and technology. Reviews the division's technical publications for accuracy and researches federal standards. Assists in training new employees and attends technical training sessions, division meetings and seminars.
- Participates in presenting technical training programs regarding occupational safety and health regulations for employees and employers to enhance workplace safety. Develops and assembles training materials for specific safety issues.
- Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career.
- Have promotional opportunities as you progress through your career.
- Be provided with professional training paid for by the Cabinet.
- Have several health insurance packages available to you.
- Be provided a basic life insurance package at no cost to you.
- Enjoy 11 holidays a year.
- Receive monthly sick and annual leave accruals.
- A 37.50-hour work week (with occasional overtime required).
- Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) Paid Holidays.
- Overtime and/or Compensatory Time.
- Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account.
- Life Insurance.
- Retirement.
- Wellness Incentives Program.
- Training and Career Development Opportunities.
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
- Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR an associate's degree in occupational safety and health.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in occupational safety and health, safety training, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in occupational safety and health, occupational safety and health internship, safety, or health training, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in applying OSHA regulations to the workplace will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office setting when preparing reports or evaluating inspections. When conducting workplace inspections or consultations, employees in this class are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.
Salary : $5,244
