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IC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR

Job Location:

Address:  Arizona Department of Occupational Safety & Health/Compliance Section
2675 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson

Posting Details:

Salary: 85,479.00 - 90,200.00 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: April 23, 2026

Job Summary:

This position exist to provide direct supervision of the Tucson Compliance Supervisor. The position is extremely important part of the ADOSH program due to the fact that it provides direction for the ADOSH Tucson Compliance team. Although it does not normally directly supervise, the position can provide supervision for Phoenix and Tucson staff in the absence of, or requested by other ADOSH Deputy Directors. This position also has direct responsibility for initiating state plan program changes, implementing federal program changes, directives, etc., and adopting new standards, policies, and procedures. The position also helps develop the annual ICA and OSHA 23(g) budgets. The position works closely with the ICA Legal Division, as well as the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC).

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Managing the Compliance section and provide necessary training for ADOSH personnel.
● Provide direction on goals, outcomes and objectives of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health state plan.
● Coordinate supervisors meetings and all-hands meetings to communicate policies, procedures, and OSHA standards.
● Assist with informal conferences, settlement conferences, Commission presentations and stakeholder meetings. Provide instruction and direction to the Compliance section and verify team operation is in accordance with established ADOSH policies and procedures. Review compliance files,
● Assist in managing quarterly meetings with Federal OSHA and the ADOSH Advisory Committee with the ADOSH management team.
● Review and help the ADOSH Director respond to OSHA's requests such as but not limited to; Complaint Against a State Plan Administration (CASPAs), Reports, Inspection Files, referrals and other general needed requests.
● Provide information requested by OSHA during annual audits.
● Review OIS and Salesforce activities and run needed reports to ensure the State Plan is operating in an ALAE manner. Through those reports, provide feedback, direction and necessary changes to course correct or improvements.
● Coordinate and participate in meetings between the Tucson compliance teams and the Phoenix Compliance teams for staff development.
● Provide input on staff needs such as personal protective equipment, Phoenix laboratory needs, vehicle updates and computing equipment.
● Coordinate third safety and health training and in house training needs within the Compliance team.
● Speak at seminars, public meetings, training courses, etc. on matters related to Arizona's occupational safety and health program standards, goals, and objectives. Develop materials for such speaking engagements.
● Attend and participate in various safety and health association meetings. Write letters, memos, etc. to staff, state and federal agencies, employers, employees and other interested parties on occupational safety and health matters.
● Answer inquires from employers, employees, and other parties as needed.
● Maintain expertise by reading and researching occupational safety and health related materials such as the Federal Register, OSHA pub