Safety Enforcement Officer II- Department of Public Works

Baltimore City

5d•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

Education: Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Have two years of experience in the investigation and enforcement of occupational safety and health and vehicular regulations in the work place.
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: 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.
PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
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 determine through observation and discussion with employees the existence of safety or health hazards on the work site and the use of vehicles.
Ability to act with independence in safety inspections.
Ability to analyze facts, identify patterns, draw conclusions and devise measures to correct health and safety hazards.
Ability to evaluate data, compare data to existing standards, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Ability to present and defend findings and recommendations.
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.