OSH Compliance Officer Trainee

MOSH • Baltimore County, MD

13h

About The Position

Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for theposition of OSH Compliance Officer I within the Division of Labor and Industry, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) program. As a member of the DLI team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range ofbenefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becomingvested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification are subject to call in on a 24 hours a day basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud.
• Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred with specific emphasis within the safety or occupational health fields of study.
• Completion of an accredited certificate program in occupational safety and health and/or professional certifications in occupational safety and health (such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST).
• Work experience in construction and/or manufacturing settings, including hands-on work in machine shops, fabrication facilities, or textile operations, demonstrating practical knowledge of industry processes, tools, and safety protocols; and/or experience performing safety and health inspections, identifying and correcting hazards, and completing job hazard analyses.
• Ability to speak and write fluent Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in formal and on-the-job training programs related to safety and health inspection.
• Learns how to interpret complex technical standards, policies and procedures necessary for enforcement of the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Law.
• Under supervision, observes and participates in routine safety and health inspections and interventions in private and public sector establishments.
• Develops, prepares and submits oral and/or written reports of field activity as required and requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees