COMPLIANCE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $62,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for an individual to join our Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) team, which is tasked with conducting scheduled visits and on-site training for employers throughout Arizona. By working with employers collaboratively, we build a relationship where questions can be asked without fear. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the OSHA Field Operations Manual (FOM).
• Knowledge of Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of ADOSH Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA Information System (OIS).
• Knowledge of the OSHA Standards, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Codes as well as consensus standards.
• Knowledge of Occupational safety and health hazard recognition, (e.g. unsafe trenching practices, fall hazards, electrical hazards, machine guarding) and their potential for causing injury and/or illnesses.
• Knowledge of effective methods for eliminating or controlling occupational safety and health standards.
• Knowledge of Windows, Gmail Suite, Excel and Word.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in typing and using a keyboard.
• Skill in time management.
• Skill in interpretation of laws, standards, rules and operating procedures.
• Skill in use and performance of a variety of technical monitoring equipment.
• Skill in application of cost effective and appropriate corrective measures to control work-place safety hazards.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in recognition and evaluation of occupational safety and health hazards.
• Skill in investigative procedures, report writing, and documentation of case files.
• Skill in leadership.
• Ability to manage reports to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads with high level of accuracy and production.
• Ability to review and interpret employer’s safety and health management systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions in workplaces within the construction, general and agricultural industries.
• Ability to recognize and engage those with different backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives to bridge gaps in understanding of differing viewpoints, as well as ensuring persons with diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input in the decision making process.
• Must possess valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Degree (B.A., B.S. or A.A.S) in occupational safety and health, industrial safety, or related fields or; Six years of work related industrial safety experience providing a broad industrial safety knowledge base including general industry, construction and agriculture;
• Professional designations related to the broad practice of safety and health such as but not limited to; Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Registered Safety Professional (RSP), Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OSHT), Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST), and any other broadly recognized designation in the Occupational Safety and Health field.
• Industrial safety-related training courses and seminars and active membership in professional industrial safety organizations.

Responsibilities

• Promote, assist and execute scheduled training for external customers needing OSHA standards training through a request
• Assisting with scheduled Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) initial and recertification audits
• Answering and following through on questions generated by the external customers who need the most up to date OSHA information so that they can implement it within their program or workplace
• Attending and completing scheduled safety and health training classes to improve upon skills necessary to enhance knowledge in the field
• Attending, contributing and offering solutions to the Arizona Management System in place for the Consultation Department.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave pilot program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree