Ic Occupational Safety & Health Administrator

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Safety & Health Administrator is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of Arizona’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), which promotes safe and healthy workplaces across the state. 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 role oversees programs supported by federal grants and ensures that Arizona’s program is at least as effective as the Federal OSHA Program, as required by the state plan agreement.

The Administrator works regularly with stakeholders, employers and employer organizations, and Federal OSHA to implement necessary program changes, achieve division goals, and correct deficiencies in a timely manner. The position combines 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 is based in Phoenix or Tucson and may offer remote work within Arizona based on department business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be discontinued at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

• Meet the statutory qualifications under A.R.S. 23-406 through one of these pathways: at least ten aggregate years employed in the safety or health profession and current engagement in its broad practice or a relevant specialty; or an appropriate degree from an accredited college or university and at least five years’ experience in the broad practice of safety or health or a relevant specialty.
• Be registered or licensed by a state agency as a professional appropriate to the safety and health field, or 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 economic business functions, with at least three years’ experience in an administrative capacity 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; the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 and related standards, rules, and case law; and the Arizona Boiler Safety and Elevator Safety Acts and related standards, rules, and case law.
• Knowledge of federal requirements for administering a state occupational safety and health program, the jurisdiction and operational parameters of a federally approved state program, state and federal budget processes, and workplace hazard recognition, avoidance, and elimination.
• 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, governmental leaders, attorneys, and the public; plan, direct, and evaluate a large staff; analyze and resolve complex issues; assess workload and priorities; interpret laws and related materials; communicate effectively; mentor and train; manage time; and learn Salesforce programs.
• If driving or using a vehicle for state business is an essential job function, possess and maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass required license-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle for state business must maintain legally required liability insurance.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience with ADOSH, Federal OSHA, or 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 citations and penalties.
• 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 take action to implement settlement terms.
• Consult with ICA Legal Division attorneys regarding 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 assess 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 on 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 communications to Federal OSHA staff, other agencies, and employers.
• Visit work sites to assist employers, make presentations, observe and inspect conditions, and make recommendations.
• 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 through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), with employer-matched contributions.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Potential remote work schedule options, including full-time or part-time remote schedules, subject to agency discretion.

What This Job Offers

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