VOSH Safety Consultant (Roanoke)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke, VA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry is hiring a full-time VOSH Safety Consultant based in its Southwest Virginia Regional Office in Roanoke, Virginia. As a member of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) team, the consultant supports initiatives to promote workplace safety, health, and regulatory compliance, working with Program Directors, Regional Directors, and Compliance Officers to foster a culture of safety and accountability. The consultant conducts routine and complex on-site inspections of private- and public-sector employers to assess compliance with Virginia occupational health laws and regulations. The role involves researching employer histories and industry practices, observing worksites, identifying and documenting hazards, interviewing management and employees, preparing inspection reports and case files, and working with employers to implement and evaluate corrective measures. The position may involve occasional overnight travel and moderate physical activity, including climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking on inclines, and occasionally lifting or carrying loads up to 30 pounds. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background investigation and, for applicable original hires or rehires, successfully complete a 12-month probationary period. The maximum annual salary is $66,875, with the State’s benefits package. The recruitment opens October 7, 2026, and remains open until a suitable candidate pool is received.

Requirements

Knowledge or experience interpreting, explaining, and/or applying federal or state occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
Knowledge or experience performing worksite safety and health inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
Knowledge or experience recommending controls and corrective actions for occupational safety and health hazards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare meaningful and accurate narrative reports and correspondence.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
Effective time-management skills.
Practical knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use personal computers and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to provide effective, positive customer service and resolve issues.
Ability to perform worksite inspections for compliance with occupational safety regulations.
Ability to use various types of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to perform duties objectively and effectively at scenes where individuals may have sustained serious injuries or died.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, and occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds.
Must pass a criminal background investigation.
Must successfully serve a 12-month probationary period if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience participating in legal proceedings, such as depositions and testifying in court.
Current certification in occupational safety areas.
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare for inspections by reviewing employer histories and researching industry practices and safety measures.
Conduct independent walk-around site visits and observations to identify workplace hazards.
Document actual and potential safety and health hazards.
Interview management and employees to determine exposure to hazards.
Prepare case-file documentation, including complete and accurate inspection reports.
Work with employers to ensure corrective measures are implemented for identified hazards.
Evaluate employers’ efforts to reduce and eliminate hazards.
Support agency initiatives promoting workplace safety, health, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with Program Directors, Regional Directors, and Compliance Officers.