Occupational Safety Specialist

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Standards/Workplace Safety & Health Division – SafetyWorks!

Job Class Code: 7249
Grade: 23 (Professional & Technical)
Salary: $47,840 - $64,542
Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: May 15, 2024

Closing Date:  May 30, 2024

Attention job seekers with a background in occupational safety!  We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Occupational Safety Specialist with the SafetyWorks! on-site consultation and training program.  Responsibilities include interpreting the laws, rules, regulations, and policies of the Bureau of Labor Standards and enforcing safety and health standards.  Positions in this classification are differentiated from Safety Compliance Officers because the work requires consultation and advising employers in developing safety compliance programs.  Work is performed under limited supervision.Statewide travel required.  

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Inspects machinery and equipment in order to determine compliance with safety and health standards.
• Observes workers in order to determine proper operation of machinery and use of prescribed safety equipment such as glasses, helmets, goggles, respirators, and clothing.
• Inspects ventilation, lighting, sanitation, and other general working conditions in order to ensure established standards are met.
• Inspects specified areas for fire prevention equipment and other safety devices in order to ensure required equipment and devices are present.
• Discusses inspection findings and possible remedies for safety violations with employers and officials in order to correct deficiencies noted and enhance safety in the workplace.
• Investigates industrial accidents in order to determine cause.
• Writes inspection reports in order to document findings and other required information.
• Inspects building and construction projects for compliance with safety and health standards including shoring, staging, scaffoldings, haulage, electrical grounding, drainage, guarding of machinery, and the correction of hazardous conditions in order to ensure a safe working environment.
• Confers with employers and employees in order to enlist their active interest in establishing safety and health programs.
• Conducts conferences and training programs pertaining to safety and health for public and private employers and employees in order to increase safety awareness.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Knowledge of proper and safe tool and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of proper use of safety devices.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use, handling, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of the general principles of safety inspections.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of safety program methods and goals.
• Knowledge of proper use of fire suppressing devices and fire hazards.
• Knowledge of safety enforcement procedures and laws.
• Ability to inspect a variety of industries and isolate specific unsafe acts, conditions, and violations of safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to interpret and apply safety laws. 

Minimum qualifications:

Six (6) years of education and/or experience in health and safety, fire safety, or directly related area.

 

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Steven L. Greeley, Director - Workplace Safety & Health Division at 207-623-7916 or steven.l.greeley@maine.gov

 

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or cont