What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Compliance Officer (Occupational Safety Specialist 2) position at Department of Consumer & Business Services?
Initial Posting Date:
01/08/2025
Application Deadline:
01/20/2025
Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services
Salary Range:
$5,325 - $8,148
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Safety Compliance Officer (Occupational Safety Specialist 2)
Job Description:
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Our mission...
To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.
The
Department of Consumer and Business Services
(DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.
This position is with the
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
(Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Recruitment Timeline:
*These dates are approximate and are subject to change.*
Recruitment closes: January 20, 2025
Anticipated start date: March 1, 2025
What’s in it for you:
- Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
- Colleagues who are passionate about public service
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
- Possible eligibility for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program
This position is eligible for
hybrid remote work
on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.
Here’s what you will do:
As a Safety Compliance Officer, you will conduct safety evaluations and investigations, take enforcement action in a broad range of workplaces to ensure employer compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act, conduct technical training and provide abatement assistance for employers and employees.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking
here
.
Here’s what you need to qualify:
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of experience performing duties of an industrial safety representative or safety officer
OR
- A bachelor's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health
OR
- An associate's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health AND two years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience
OR
- Four years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience
Requested Skills:
- Strong technical occupational safety program knowledge
- Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills
- Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to assist other staff with solving problems
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Demonstrated skill applying specific well defined rules and procedures to work performance
- Demonstrated team player skills, including the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team's success
- Experience making decisions independently
- Preference may be given to candidates who have residential or commercial construction experience
- Preference may be given to applicants who can fluently speak, read, and write Spanish
Application information:
- A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
- Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
- You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.
Additional information:
- Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
- The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Before an offer of employment, DCBS may request that you provide an official driving record.
- This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
- We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website:Preferred Worker Program.
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will useE-Verifyto confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more about
DCBS
Understanding the State Application Process
Help and Support
webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at
DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov
or by phone at 503-378-3200.
DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our
diversity, equity and inclusion webpage
.
