PUBLIC SAFETY INSPECTOR - Sangamon County
About The Position
This position will work for the Illinois OSHA Enforcement Division to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health standards and assist with Illinois OSHA’s mission to protect the health and safety of public employees through the inspection, investigation, and evaluation of public facilities. If you are interested in helping our exceptional team of professionals achieve our mission and you possess the qualifications listed above, we invite you to apply for this position. IL OSHA enforcement inspections are detailed and require significant documentation. After the on-site inspection, an inspector will write a narrative and develop a case file to support recommended violations. The inspection process typically takes several days to a few weeks.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college including courses in engineering, technology, physical or life sciences, industrial hygiene, or related fields.
- Requires either: A) successful completion of the State of Illinois Public Safety Inspector Trainee program; OR B) one year of scientific, technical, or other work experience that demonstrates understanding of occupational safety and health principles and practices and successful completion of the applicable OSHA sanctioned training course(s) prior to expiration of probationary period of employment.
- Related work experience in the areas of work safety inspection and consultation, promotion or training may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this class on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of experience working with state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Act standards, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Two (2) years of working knowledge of effective methods of inspection and enforcement.
- Two (2) years of experience preparing clear and concise reports of inspections.
- One (1) year of working knowledge of the fundamental principles of sound safety and health practices and methods.
- Two (2) years of experience developing and presenting training to various groups.
Responsibilities
- Travels to a wide variety of state, county, and municipal workplaces to conduct inspections while using personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses and protective clothing.
- Investigates incidents, accidents, and fatalities in public workplaces which require sensitive technical inspection.
- Prepares detailed inspection reports documenting findings and detailing violations of health and safety regulations and standards.
- Receives training to improve inspection skills and knowledge.
- Develops a variety of training material concerning occupational safety and health standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
