Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by federal and State safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents identify or train others to identify safety and health hazards and violations, and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and consensus codes and standards; prepare written reports and/or training materials; make public presentations to promote knowledge of safety issues among the public and industry groups; and maintain current knowledge of new technologies, standards, codes, rules and regulations. The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to underfill a Safety Specialist, Consultation position within the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (NV SCATS) of the Division of Industrial Relations in Las Vegas. Under close supervision, the incumbent will receive training in performing safety consultations at workplaces throughout Southern Nevada. Incumbents regularly receive complex assignments requiring a broad knowledge of a variety of industries or specialized expertise in a particular industry or process. Incumbents orient and train Safety Associates and Representatives, may serve in a lead capacity on functional or team assignments, and may be assigned to focus on special projects. The Incumbent will promote safety practices, perform consultations independently, and educate employers on State and Federal safety laws and regulations (e.g. NRS 618, NAC 618, 29 CFR 1910,29 CFR 1926). Primary responsibilities include conducting consultation surveys, informal training, safety program development, and identifying and recommending solutions for complex safety and health hazards. The incumbent is also tasked with writing consultation reports, researching federal and state regulations, and effectively communicating items found and corrective actions to the client. Additionally, this position will be assigned technical assistance days and will answer safety and health questions via phone, email, or walk-ins
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees