Occupational Safety Consultant - Cook County

Job Requisition ID: 45801 
 Closing Date/Time: 04/10/2025
Agency: Department of Labor
Class Title: INDUSTRIAL SERV CONSULTANT II - 21122 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5179.00/month: Full Range $5179.00 - $7341.00/mo.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
 

As a State of Illinois Department of Labor employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

 

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

Position Overview

The Industrial Services Consultant II position is an integral part of the Illinois On-site Safety and Health Consultation Program which offers no cost and confidential occupational safety and health services to Illinois’ small and medium sized businesses committed to improving workplace safety and health. Through on-site visits, the position works with employers to identify workplace safety and health hazards, provide advice for compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing and improving safety and health programs. If you are interested in helping our exceptional team of professionals achieve our mission and you possess the qualifications listed above, we invite you to apply for this position. This position reports to the Safety Consultation Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Conducts on-site consultations, observes work operations, and notes hazardous conditions and unsafe work practices. Travels throughout the state identifying and documenting hazards and unsafe working conditions and notifies employer. 
• Performs opening and closing conferences to discuss the rights, obligations and program functions under the Illinois On-site Safety and Health Consultation Program and Federal and State OSHA standards with employers and employee representatives.
• Prepares consultation reports including hazards noted, program deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action.
• Attends training classes, courses, and conferences to upgrade skills and knowledge and to keep abreast of Federal and State OSHA standar