Workplace Safety Representative 9-12 - Safety Officer
About The Position
Employees in this job perform professional assignments involving the review, investigation, and analysis of workplace operations, environments, equipment, and production methods in a broad range of general-industry workplaces. The purpose is to ensure adherence to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and other workplace safety rules and regulations, helping provide a safe and healthy work environment for Michigan workers. The work applies knowledge of industry standards, practices, rules, policies, and regulations to minimize potential workplace safety and health risks. The coverage area is Macomb, Saint Clair, Lapeer, Sanilac, and Huron counties. This is a field position based from a home office, with an official workstation established in one of the listed counties for travel purposes. All work must be performed in Michigan; applicants residing outside Michigan must relocate to the state. The employee is issued a state vehicle, which must be parked overnight in a secure location in the assigned county. A typical 40-hour workweek may include approximately two days conducting field inspections, two days documenting inspection results at home, and one day on administrative duties, meetings, and training. The first six months involve orientation and training. During this period, employees are typically expected to stay overnight at the training location in Lansing or Grand Rapids from Monday through Thursday. The position requires a Michigan driver’s license, an annual audiometric test, and mandatory respirator use, which requires an annual physical. Some positions may also require passing a hyperbaric tunnel physical as part of the hiring or interview process.
Requirements
- Meet one of the listed qualification paths: high school completion plus one year of responsibility for workplace safety; high school completion plus one year investigating or inspecting workplaces for occupational safety compliance; high school completion plus six years of skilled trade experience in construction or general industry, including two years as a journey-level skilled trade worker; qualifying professional-level or trainee experience in the state classified service; or a bachelor’s degree in any major.
- Possess a Michigan driver’s license.
- Complete an annual audiometric test and annual physical required for mandatory respirator use.
- Perform all work in Michigan; applicants who currently reside outside Michigan must relocate to Michigan.
- Submit a cover letter, detailed resume, and official college transcripts with the application when applicable.
- Foreign college or university credentials must be evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless recognized by CHEA.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Comply with applicable state classified-service ethical standards and disclose personal or financial interests that may conflict with official duties.
Nice To Haves
- Some positions may require passing a hyperbaric tunnel physical as part of the hiring or interview process.
Responsibilities
- Review, investigate, and analyze workplace operations, environments, equipment, and production methods in general-industry workplaces.
- Assess whether workplaces comply with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act and other workplace safety rules and regulations.
- Apply industry standards, practices, rules, policies, and regulations to minimize workplace safety and health risks.
- Conduct field inspections and document inspection results in case files.
- Perform administrative duties and attend meetings and training.
Benefits
- State vehicle issued for work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
