Health and Safety Compliance Assistance Specialist

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

8d•$54,413 - $76,315•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Assistance Specialist with SafetyWorks! on-site consultation and training program. Responsibilities include reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing work environments, design programs, and procedures; conducting inspections; providing on-site consultations to industry; and conducting complex occupational safety & health hazard investigations. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of safety engineering and industrial hygiene principles and practices.
Knowledge of occupational health hazards presented by various chemicals.
Knowledge of proper and safe use, handling, collection, and storage of hazardous materials.
Knowledge of occupational safety and health hazards found in the workplace.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and control occupational safety and health hazards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to assess educational needs of others and develop and present training/instruction.
Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and actions needed to produce resolutions that make sense.
Ability to identify and evaluate relevant information and apply sound judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with standards.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to write clearly and effectively.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Chemistry, Safety & Health Management, or related science and two (2) years specialized experience in a chemical, environmental, safety & health, or related industrial hygiene field.
Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Manages day-to-day program operations that include coordinating inspection schedules, data analysis, and establishing action plans in order to oversee operation of assigned voluntary protection program and maintain acceptance of employers in the program.
Establishes and enhances alliances and/or partnerships involving the collection and analysis of industry data and identifying industry networks with other interested parties to reduce injury and illness rate experiences.
Conducts inspections of facilities and construction projects in order to determine compliance with safety and health standards and to verify employer qualifies for acceptance into program.
Leads initiatives with employers and employees in order to enlist active interest in establishing safety and health programs to ensure industry best practices.
Assigns, overseas, and reviews the conduct of field visits and report preparation in order to ensure work is accomplished properly; applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines are followed; and assigned program requirements are met.
Evaluates inspection findings and develops remedies for safety and health violations with employers and officials in order to correct deficiencies and support safety and health in the work place.
Analyzes information regarding instrument readings, industrial processes, and test reports in order to identify and evaluate potential health hazards.
Advises other state agencies in order to provide information on hazardous materials, toxic substances, and consumer product safety.
Collects and compiles statistical data and prepares reports in order to provide information to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Prepares and presents instruction in order to train others in OSHA standards and regulations.