Occupational Health Specialist - Safety Works

Department of Labor • Augusta, GA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Labor – Workplace Safety & Health Division, SafetyWorks! Job Class Code: 4111 Grade: 25/Professional & Technical Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20/Annually Location: Augusta (statewide travel is required) Opening Date: June 5, 2026 Closing Date: June 22, 2026 Attention job seekers with a background in occupational health and safety! We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Occupational Health Specialist with the SafetyWorks! on-site consultation and training program. Responsibilities include providing on-site consultations and trainings to various industries and conducting complex occupational health hazard investigations. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

• Knowledge of statistics, organic and inorganic chemistry, air sample collection methods and techniques, general industrial processes and operations, laboratory analysis methods and procedures, occupational health hazards found in the workplace and physiology and toxicology.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and control occupational health hazards, prepare complex technical reports, communicate effectively, write clearly and effectively and present training programs and ability to conduct research.
• A Bachelors Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Chemistry, or related science and two (2) years specialized experience in a chemical, environmental, or related industrial hygiene field.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes information regarding industrial processes in order to identify potential health hazards.
• Visits industries in order to gather samples and measure environmental hazards in work areas.
• Conducts field visits and report preparation in order to ensure work is accomplished properly and applicable Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
• Analyzes instrument readings and test reports in order to identify and evaluate environmental health hazards.
• Advises other State agencies and field staff 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.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

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