Toledo-Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist- 20068525

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

8d • $35 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist partners with employers to create safer, healthier workplaces. The specialist serves as a trusted advisor, helping organizations identify risks, strengthen safety programs, improve workplace culture, and reduce injuries and illnesses. This is a field position and does not require daily reporting to a physical office, though office reporting may occur based on operational needs. The position is based in Toledo, Ohio, and requires travel; employees must provide their own transportation and/or be able to legally operate a state-owned vehicle. Occasional overnight travel and extended hours, including second- and third-shift work, may be required. Work may involve frequent exposure to noise, dirt, temperature extremes, and industrial hazards, as well as occasional exposure to toxic substances, caustics, and carcinogens. Frequent constrained and prolonged static work postures are also described.

The specialist evaluates workplace safety and health programs, systems, and culture; analyzes safety data and workplace conditions; assesses compliance with applicable regulations and standards; and recommends improvements. The role also assists with safety program development, delivers and customizes training, supports serious incident investigations, coordinates safety services, collaborates with professionals in related disciplines, and maintains relationships with employers and other stakeholders. The position may also support and speak at safety council events.

The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and represented by OCSEA. The stated compensation range is $34.53–$50.66 per hour, with new state employees generally starting at step 1. The regular listed work hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; non-standard work hours may also be required.

Requirements

• At least 36 months of training or experience commensurate with the assigned program area in conducting industrial and/or construction safety surveys, operating related testing equipment, and providing technical advice to resolve industrial safety hazards and violations of state and federal regulations; or completion of an undergraduate core program in physical sciences such as physics or chemistry, or engineering; or equivalent qualifications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service, safety work practices, safety management systems and accident theory, occupational safety and health laws and regulations including OSHA standards, employee development and training, safety consensus standards and codes such as ANSI, NFPA, and ASTM, fire prevention and safety, BWC policies and programs, basic industrial hygiene, engineering principles, mathematics, electrical principles, ergonomics, chemistry, and physics.
• Skill with computers, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and statistical software.
• Skill in using workplace safety monitoring tools, including direct-read atmospheric monitors, colorimetric tubes, electrical circuit testers, stop-time measuring devices, wire rope and pulley sheave gauges, calipers, cameras, sound level meters, and velometers.
• Ability to think critically, communicate technical information orally and in writing, comprehend technical material, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and identify problem sensitivity.
• Ability to provide own transportation and/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
• Ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate workplace safety and health programs, systems, and culture through site visits, observations, interviews, surveys, and review of safety records and procedures.
• Analyze safety data, trends, incident information, and workplace conditions to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assess equipment, processes, and practices for compliance with applicable safety regulations and industry standards, including OSHA requirements.
• Provide leadership with recommendations for improving safety performance and reducing risk.
• Assist organizations in developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs, policies, committees, and initiatives.
• Help employers address common and specialized hazards, including heat stress, machine safety, and confined spaces.
• Prepare professional reports, assessments, and recommendations documenting findings and improvement plans.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety regulations, best practices, technologies, and industry developments.
• Deliver safety training to employees, supervisors, and organizational leaders.
• Develop and customize training materials for different audiences and industries.
• Provide instruction on topics including hazard recognition, risk assessment, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space entry, cranes and lifting equipment, heat and cold stress, emergency preparedness, PPE, workplace violence prevention, incident investigation, root cause analysis, loss prevention, and safety performance improvement.
• Guide organizations conducting investigations of serious workplace incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate safety services such as assessments, training, industrial hygiene evaluations, ergonomics consultations, and program development.
• Collaborate with safety professionals across disciplines to provide comprehensive employer support.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners, safety organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Connect organizations with resources and programs supporting continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.
• Support and speak at safety council events.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation
• Potential cost-of-living adjustments and longevity supplements beginning after five years of state service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level