Safety Enforcement Officer II- Department of Public Works

Baltimore City

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A Safety Enforcement Officer II investigates and enforces the occupational safety and health hazard rules and regulations of City government at City worksites. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may include evening, weekend and flexible hours. Work is performed at various work sites throughout the City government where there are unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Work may require moderate physical exertion including bending, stretching and climbing ladders.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Have two years of experience in the investigation and enforcement of occupational safety and health and vehicular regulations in the work place.
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Knowledge of Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations in the work place and as they pertain to vehicle use.
Knowledge of basic training and administrative techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to gain the cooperation of and cooperate with others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City, State and Federal government personnel.

Nice To Haves

Equivalency of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Investigates and enforces the occupational safety and health hazard rules and regulations of City government at City worksites.
Determine through observation and discussion with employees the existence of safety or health hazards on the work site and the use of vehicles.
Act with independence in safety inspections.
Analyze facts, identify patterns, draw conclusions and devise measures to correct health and safety hazards.
Evaluate data, compare data to existing standards, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Present and defend findings and recommendations.