Cincinnati - Safety & Health Consultant - PN: 20068542 - copy

State of Ohio•Springdale, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workers' Compensation Agency is hiring a Safety & Health Consultant to conduct workplace safety inspections, assess hazards, evaluate abatement methods, and provide OSHA-related training. The role prioritizes small, high-hazard Ohio employers and includes evaluating workplace safety and health management systems and recommending improvements. The position is permanent and full-time, based at 135 Merchant St., Suite 100, Springdale, Ohio. The stated work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role may require travel; the employee must provide transportation and/or be legally able to operate a state-owned vehicle. BWC's core operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; flex-time schedules may be available based on operational need and supervisor approval. The expected hourly wage range is $34.53 to $50.66. New state employees are generally paid at step 1, with advancement subject to the stated schedule and conditions. The position is classified and represented by OCSEA. It is filled under the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, which gives BWC bargaining unit members selection rights before non-bargaining unit applicants. The State of Ohio offers eligible employees medical coverage, free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period, paid time off and 11 paid holidays, childbirth/adoption/foster care leave, education and development opportunities, public retirement systems, and optional deferred compensation. Benefit eligibility depends on several factors.

Requirements

At least 12 months of experience in an advisory or consultative capacity in industrial or environmental health and safety program development and education, or completion of an undergraduate core program in natural sciences plus 12 months of training or experience in industrial or environmental health and safety principles, practices, and regulations, or an equivalent combination meeting the stated minimum qualifications.
One course or three months of experience in public relations.
Three months of training or experience in interviewing principles and techniques.
A valid driver's license; must provide own transportation for travel and required automobile insurance coverage as needed under Ohio Revised Code Section 4509.51.
At least 12 months of experience citing, interpreting, and applying occupational safety and health principles, practices, and regulations to identify, assess, and correct workplace hazards.
At least 12 months of experience citing, interpreting, and applying federal OSHA regulations and standards, such as general industry standards.
Knowledge of safety work practices; federal laws and regulations, including OSHA general industry regulations and interpretations; consensus standards, codes, and best practices such as ANSI, NEC, and NFPA; industrial hygiene; customer and personal service; employee development and training; electrical principles; basic engineering and applied science principles; and BWC policies and procedures.
Skill in computer use, the OSHA Information System, and workplace safety monitoring tools such as operating a sound level meter.
Ability in critical thinking, technical oral and written comprehension and expression, problem sensitivity, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and time management.
Must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application through the online Ohio Hiring Management System; paper applications are not accepted.
Final applicant must sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check before an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety inspections to evaluate, classify, and document worksite hazards.
Evaluate hazard abatement methods.
Provide OSHA-related training.
Prioritize small, high-hazard Ohio employers.
Evaluate safety and health management systems and offer suggestions for improvement.
Travel as required for the position.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Free dental insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Free vision insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Free basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
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
Optional deferred compensation