Compliance Safety and Health Officer

Labor Commission Of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labor Commission Of Utah is seeking a Compliance Safety and Health Officer to conduct workplace safety inspections and ensure compliance with state occupational safety regulations. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining a focus on workplace safety and health for all Utah employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience conducting workplace safety and health audits.
• Ability to read and interpret federal/state laws.
• Recent experience with safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform workplace safety and health inspections across various industries.
• Analyze evidence for compliance violations.
• Issue citations and provide recommendations.

Skills

Safety audits

Communication

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in safety or related field

Job description

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About the Company

The Utah Labor Commission plays a vital role in Utah’s economy by ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and housing. The Commission’s five divisions, Adjudication, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, Industrial Accidents, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), and Utah Occupational Safety and Health Administration (UOSH), ensure that the Labor Commission touches every business in Utah in multiple ways. From the Office of Coal Mine Safety in Price to the southern Utah Adjudication office in St. George, to the Commission’s HQ in downtown Salt Lake, Utah Labor Commission employees cover the state to enhance safety in Utah’s workplaces and achieve fairness in employment and housing.

About the Role

Do you have a professional background in safety? Do you have a self-starter attitude and thrive with minimal supervision? Are you interested in playing a part in helping to create a safe and healthy working environment for all employees within the state? If yes, apply today! The Utah Labor Commission has a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) position open within the Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) division. This is a hybrid telework position. It requires a minimum of two days of in-office work per week and is eligible for full-time telework for State of Utah residents residing fifty miles or more from our Salt Lake City location.

Role and Responsibilities

You will independently schedule and perform a full range of workplace safety and health inspections throughout the State of Utah in every industry to evaluate employer compliance with state occupational safety and health regulations. This may include:

• Analyzing facts and evidence gathered during an investigation to determine if a workplace safety violation occurred
• Researching specific safety and health laws and rules incorporated by the state
• Issuing or recommending issuance of citations and penalties for infractions involving violations of state laws and rules regarding occupational safety and health
• Reviewing and analyzing safety and health programs to assess effectiveness and compliance
• Identifying physical and chemical hazards
• Maintaining detailed inspection and investigation records
• Preparing case files
• Drafting narratives and citations
• Providing compliance assistance, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions
• Providing testimony relative to citations issued in depositions, or informal and formal administrative hearings
• Delivering presentations, training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public.

Qualifications

• Must have experience conducting workplace safety and health audits to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions.
• Must have experience reading and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and rules.
• Must have experience with enforcement or compliance with state laws and rules, federal laws and regulations, or industry standards.

Preferred Skills

• Recent experience conducting workplace safety and health (occupational safety and health) inspections and/or investigations.
• Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health: In-depth knowledge of modern safety practices, principles, and the recognition and control of workplace hazards, with the ability to evaluate safety management systems and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
• Industrial hygiene training or experience.
• Excellent writing skills: The ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Experience in preparing reports, official communications, or similar materials is highly valued.
• Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Capable of working independently while maintaining a high level of productivity and attention to detail.
• Strong Interview and Communication Skills: Proven ability to interview witnesses, employees, management, and victims to gather critical information, along with excellent interpersonal skills to deal with diverse individuals professionally, tactfully, and with sensitivity.
• Public Speaking and Reporting: Comfort and competence in speaking to groups, delivering training sessions, or presenting findings to leadership or external stakeholders.
• Spanish fluency, in addition to English.
• Strong Interview and Communication Skills: Proven ability to interview witnesses, employees, management, and victims to gather critical information, along with excellent interpersonal skills to deal with diverse individuals professionally, tactfully, and with sensitivity.
• Public Speaking and Reporting: Comfort and competence in speaking to groups, delivering training sessions, or presenting findings to leadership or external stakeholders.

Pay range and compensation package

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers. Prior UOSH employees may be hired at their previous wage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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