OSH Safety Cmplnc Officer I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Compliance in the Compliance Safety Branch seeks an entry-level OSH Safety Compliance Officer I. While in training, the officer learns to detect safety hazards in workplaces and help ensure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations. The position includes access to confidential and sensitive information; the employee must safeguard it, complete required training and acknowledgments, and follow applicable policies, statutes, and requirements during and after employment.

Work is generally performed in an office when preparing reports or evaluating inspections. Travel is required for inspections. During workplace inspections or consultations, employees encounter the working conditions present at the workplace and may be exposed to hazards requiring safety precautions. The position is full-time, with a 37.5-hour work week and occasional overtime required. A 12-month initial and promotional probationary period applies, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a college or university, or an associate's degree in occupational safety and health.
• A valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification; required licensure, certifications, or other credentials must be maintained for the length of employment.
• Current or prior military experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Professional experience in occupational safety and health or a related field may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Observe experienced OSH Compliance Officers during inspections and investigations of industrial safety operations in workplaces.
• Conduct safety inspections under close supervision near the end of the formal training period.
• Learn to compile information and documentation from workplace inspections and investigations for case files.
• Learn the required information to include in detailed safety inspection reports.
• Participate in training seminars and programs and keep current on enforcement policies and regulations.
• Research occupational safety and health regulations and literature.
• Learn to operate technical testing equipment during inspections or investigations to gather evidence for case files.
• Learn to interpret results from technical equipment.
• Attend Kentucky OSH administrative hearings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Safeguard confidential and sensitive information and complete required training, acknowledgments, and compliance activities.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation time and paid holidays.
• Affordable health insurance with an optional Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement.
• Wellness incentives program.
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events and entertainment, services, and education.
• Overtime and compensatory time.

What This Job Offers

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