Safety and Health Inspector 1 - 20065077

State of Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Health Inspector 1 works for the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 09, based in Chillicothe, Ohio. The position involves operating a state vehicle to travel to and inspect ODOT work facilities, jobsites, and equipment. The inspector completes Job Safety Analysis and Job Hazard Analysis by identifying hazards, establishing corrective actions, and conducting follow-up inspections. The role also includes investigating personal injuries and vehicle or equipment crashes. The position is permanent and full-time, with work hours based on operational needs, and is overtime-eligible under FLSA standards. The selected candidate must provide their own transportation, hold a valid driver’s license, and undergo a criminal background check. Bargaining-unit new hires serve a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of experience conducting safety, health, and fire inspections of work sites or residential care facilities, personal accident and injury investigations, and/or vehicular accident investigations; or completion of undergraduate major program core coursework in environmental health; or an equivalent qualification.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a state vehicle to travel to and inspect ODOT work facilities, jobsites, and equipment.
• Complete Job Safety Analysis and Job Hazard Analysis, including identifying job hazards, establishing corrective actions, and conducting follow-up inspections.
• Conduct safety investigations of personal injuries and vehicle or equipment crashes.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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