What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSH Safety Consultant I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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10/13/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-06160
OSH Safety Consultant I
Pay Grade
13
Salary
$4,069.00 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards
Location
500 Mero St 3rd Fl
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep Commonwealth employees safe at their jobs, maintain 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 Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Education & Training is seeking an OSH Safety Consultant I in the Partnership Program Branch. This position will perform beginning-level duties in the surveys of workplaces to detect safety hazards and to assure compliance with occupational safety laws and regulations.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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.
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://dhs.gov/e-verify
The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Education & Training is seeking an OSH Safety Consultant I in the Partnership Program Branch. This position will perform beginning-level duties in the surveys of workplaces to detect safety hazards and to assure compliance with occupational safety laws and regulations.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Through observation of experienced Occupational Safety Hazards (OSH) Safety Consultants, will perform safety surveys to identify violations of OSH Standards/rules/regulations for public & private employees, both general industry & construction settings.
- Assists in preparing detailed comprehensive technical reports.
- Researches technical OSHA regulations and travels throughout the state.
- Learns required details for inclusion in reports of safety inspections.
- Learns to develop training programs for the enhancement of safety in the workplace.
- Conducts safety inspections under close supervision near the end of the training period.
- Attends training/conferences/seminars/formal schools.
- Learns to operate and interpret results of various technical instruments and equipment.
- 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, and services/education
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.
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://dhs.gov/e-verify
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: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
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 job title 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.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Danny Vernon at danny.vernon@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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