IC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$110,000 - $118,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Safety & Health Administrator is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), which promotes safe and healthy workplaces in Arizona. Subject to the control and direction of the Industrial Commission and Agency Director, the Administrator establishes and implements policies and procedures for ADOSH’s Compliance (Inspection), Consultation, and Administration sections, including Whistleblower and Intake and the Statistics Program. The Administrator also oversees programs operated under federal grants. The Administrator ensures Arizona’s program is at least as effective as the Federal OSHA Program, as required by the state plan agreement. This includes working regularly with stakeholders, employers and employer organizations, and Federal OSHA to implement program changes, achieve division goals, and correct deficiencies. The position involves supervisory and direct responsibilities and requires extensive knowledge of Arizona and federal occupational safety and health laws, standards, regulations, rules, directives, interpretations, and their regulatory framework. The position may offer remote work within Arizona depending on department business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

Meet the requirements of A.R.S. 23-406: have at least ten aggregate years of employment in the safety or health profession and currently practice broadly in safety or health or a relevant specialty; or hold an appropriate degree from an accredited college or university and have at least five years of experience in the broad practice of safety or a relevant specialty.
Be registered or licensed by a state agency as a professional appropriate to the safety and health field, or be certified as competent in the broad practice of safety or health or a relevant specialty by an organization recognized as qualified, such as the American Society of Safety Engineers or American Industrial Hygiene Association.
Be competent to address the planning, design, and needs of business operations as they relate to safe, convenient, and economical business functions, with at least three years of administrative experience in occupational safety and health.
Knowledge of the Arizona Management System leadership model; relevant Arizona Revised Statutes, including Titles 23, 38, and 41; ICA and ADOSH policies, procedures, and administrative rules; Arizona occupational safety and health, boiler safety, and elevator safety laws and applicable standards, rules, and case law; federal requirements for administering a state occupational safety and health program; the jurisdiction, objectives, goals, responsibilities, and operational parameters of a federally approved state program; state and federal budget processes; and safety and health hazard recognition, avoidance, elimination, severity, toxicological effects, implications, and acceptable abatement methods.
Skills in verbal and written communication, leadership, negotiation, organization, analysis, management and supervision, computer use, teaching staff, report writing, and team building.
Ability to work with diverse employers, employees, government leaders, attorneys, and the public; plan, direct, and evaluate the work of a large staff; analyze and resolve complex issues; assess workload and priorities; interpret laws, standards, regulations, rules, procedures, and court decisions; communicate information and ideas effectively; mentor and train; manage time; and learn Salesforce programs.
If driving or vehicle use is an essential job function, possess and maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver's license, complete required training, pass required driving-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for state business requires the statutorily required liability insurance.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience with ADOSH, Federal OSHA, another state-approved occupational safety and health plan, risk management, or another safety-related position.

Responsibilities

Review ADOSH inspection files for compliance with applicable laws and procedures before citations are issued.
Prepare and present citations to the Industrial Commission for approval of recommended penalties and citations.
Review informal settlement conference results to ensure proposed settlements align with ADOSH goals.
Attend pre-hearing settlement conferences, participate in settlement discussions, approve settlements as appropriate, and implement settlement terms as needed.
Confer with ICA Legal Division attorneys about litigation and settlement of contested citations and penalties.
Establish a strategic plan and direct ADOSH staff activities consistent with the plan and Arizona Management System principles.
Preside over staff and supervisory meetings.
Review reports to monitor progress toward division goals and identify potential problems.
Instruct staff on changes needed to maintain the division’s effectiveness.
Speak at public meetings, seminars, and training courses about ADOSH programs and activities.
Represent ADOSH at public meetings, conferences, and advisory committee meetings.
Prepare grant applications, including strategic and performance plans and goals, for submission to Federal OSHA.
Approve division purchases within the ICA approval process and ensure the division operates within budget.
Write letters, memos, and other communications to Federal OSHA staff, other agencies, and employers.
Visit work sites to assist employers, make presentations, observe and inspect conditions, and recommend actions based on observations.
Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports.

Benefits

Sick leave
Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan with employer-matched contributions
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
Remote work option, subject to management approval and agency needs