Job description
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4/11/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-02585
OSH Compliance Officer I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$2,621.78 - $3,883.92 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards
Location
500 Mero St
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, to have a highly skilled and committed workforce, and to ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, 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 OSH Compliance is seeking an OSH Compliance Officer I in the Safety Branch. This position will perform beginning level duties in the inspection of workplaces to detect safety hazards and to assure compliance with OSH laws and regulations.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that Labor Cabinet has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
The Division of OSH Compliance is seeking an OSH Compliance Officer I in the Safety Branch. This position will perform beginning level duties in the inspection of workplaces to detect safety hazards and to assure compliance with OSH laws and regulations.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Observe experienced OSH Compliance Officers during inspections and investigations of industrial safety operations in the workplace. Conduct safety inspections under close supervision near the end of formal training period.
- Learn how to compile appropriate information and documentation from workplace inspections and investigations to include in case file. Learn the required data to include in detailed reports of safety inspections.
- Participate in training seminars and programs and keeps current on enforcement policies and regulations; research occupational safety and health regulations and literature.
- Learn to operate technical testing equipment during inspections/investigations to gather evidence for case file. Learn to interpret the results of technical equipment.
- Attend Kentucky OSH administrative hearings and meetings.
- 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
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that Labor Cabinet 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: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college (bachelor's) on a year for year basis. Prior military experience will only substitute if the individual received an honorable discharge, discharge under honorable conditions, or a general discharge.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office setting when preparing reports or evaluating inspections. Travel is required to conduct 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. Exposure to chemicals and potentially harmful or hazardous materials.
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 Shannon Lancaster at shannon.lancaster@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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