Osha Safety Consultant Trainiee/Osha Occupational Safety Consultant

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force. This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and will be filled as either OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee Or OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant depending on the experience of the selected candidate. The OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee participates in formalized classroom training and on-the-job instruction under close supervision, performing duties similar to the Consultant but with greater oversight and emphasis on skill development. The OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant performs full-performance, journeyman-level consultative work under general supervision, evaluating employer safety and health programs, conducting site visits, and recommending corrective actions.

Requirements

Three years of experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation; OR Six years of full-time work experience; OR A bachelor’s degree.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
At least one year additional experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation.

Nice To Haves

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one’s action and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Audits the employers' work practices and environment to ensure safe and healthy working conditions and to reduce injuries and illnesses.
Assist the OSHA Supervisor in overseeing the State Loss Prevention programs throughout the state.
Evaluates existing safety and health plans, develops and implements employer trainings and assistance programs, schedules and conducts training and follow-up visits to verify correction of identified hazards.