OSH Certified Safety Specialist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunities

Professional training paid by Cabinet

Health insurance options

Life insurance provided

11+ holidays a year

Retirement

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Education & Labor Cabinet, Department of Workplace Standards, seeks an OSH Certified Safety Specialist II. The role leads complex inspections, prepares technical reports, and develops advanced training on safety topics for public and private employers in Kentucky.

The position requires four years of OSH experience, CSP certification, a valid driver’s license, and ongoing credential maintenance, with a 37.5-hour work week and opportunities for overtime and growth within

Qualifications

• Must have four years of professional experience in the occupational safety and health field.
• Must be certified as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license prior to employment.
• Must maintain required licensure/certification for the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead team inspections and write complex, technical reports with abatement recommendations.
• Develop and conduct high-level OSH training; create training materials for safety issues.
• Provide technical assistance to employers on OSH regulations and best practices.
• Evaluate on-site consultants’ aptitude and identify training needs; act as supervisor in absence of management.
• Participate in ongoing trainings to maintain certifications and knowledge of safety techniques.

Skills

Occupational safety & health

Job description

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11/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 16

Salary: $6,345.14 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards

Location

500 Mero Street, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunityacross the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemploymentservices, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, findwork, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employersto align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Education and Training seeks an OSH Certified SafetySpecialist II in the Safety and Consultation Branch. This position provides expertise in industrial safety andprofessional industrial safety consultative services on highly technical problems to employers throughout thestate.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will berequired to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and and sensitive information and will berequired to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends.

• Serves as a team leader for the more complex or technical inspections. Conducts highly complex andspecialized safety on-site visits to identify violations of OSH Standards, rules, and regulations for publicand private employers, and writes complex, technical reports of workplace inspections. Writes detailedrecommendations for abatement of safety hazards.
• Researches, develops, and conducts training programs on highly technical occupational safety and healthtopics to improve workplace safety. Creates training materials to be used as a tool in explaining andinstructing employees and employers on safety issues. Provides on-site assistance by answering specificquestions.
• Provides technical assistance to employers on the most complex issues relating to OSH safety and healthregulations and best practices.
• Conducts on-site evaluation of the professional aptitude of safety and health consultants and recommendsspecific training needs to program managers, as well as their readiness for independent work. Serves assupervisor in the absence of management.
• Attends training and seminars and maintains continued certifications to keep abreast of new techniques.

When you join our team, you will:

• Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career
• Have promotional opportunities as you progress through your career
• Be provided with professional training paid for by the Cabinet
• Have several health insurance packages available to you
• Be provided a basic life insurance package at no cost to you
• Enjoy 11+ holidays a year
• Receive monthly sick and annual leave accruals
• A 37.50-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus paid Holidays
• Overtime and/or Compensatory Time
• Affordable Health Insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Lots of Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services, and education

We look forward to the opportunity to meet you.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government withyour Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if youbelieve that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of professional experience in the occupational safety and health field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be certified as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbent must have ability to make oral presentations to groups. Frequent travel will be required to conduct inspections. When conducting workplace inspections or consultations, employees in this class are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Clabaugh at [e-mail] or 502-564-3345.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D