Health & Safety Specialist

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and well-being in a vital institutional environment! Are you an experienced safety professional dedicated to maintaining high standards of health and security? We are seeking a skilled Health and Safety Specialist to review, evaluate, and enhance safety standards across Correctional Industries and institutional environments. In this dynamic position, you will design and implement crucial programs to prevent disease and injury, conduct comprehensive OSHA compliance inspections, and deliver essential safety education to protect staff and residents alike.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA rules, regulations, safety standards, and chemical safety principles.
• Strong ability to identify potential hazards, analyze complex situations, and apply general rules to solve workplace safety challenges.
• Excellent active listening, oral, and written communication skills; proven capability in curriculum design and training instruction.
• Keen perception for detecting subtle patterns, risks, or compliance deviations in distracting environment settings.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Nice To Haves

• This position is civilian-based (NOT public safety certified) and does not require peace officer certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSHA-regulated workplace inspections, ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and agency health and safety regulations.
• Evaluate physical, biological, chemical, and ergonomic hazards; recommend corrective actions and protective measures.
• Investigate workplace incidents to identify root causes and implement effective preventive solutions.
• Develop and lead engaging safety education programs, demonstrating proper safety equipment usage and emergency procedures.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, update emergency response plans, and audit fire prevention and first-aid readiness.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Issues or recommends issuance of orders, citations, sanctions, and/or warnings for infractions involving violations of federal and/or state laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintains detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to other related administrative requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions related to public information.
• Investigates accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Recommends measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Inspects and/or evaluates workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Conducts safety training or education programs and demonstrates the use of safety equipment.
• Maintains or updates emergency response plans or procedures.
• Inspects specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed