OSH Safety Compliance Officer I

Department of Labor; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Labor is seeking an OSHA Safety Officer I (S) to conduct inspections and prepare reports on employee exposures in NC workplaces. Travel is required for on-site inspections and to enforce safety regulations.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in OSH-related fields or an Associate degree with relevant experience, strong writing and verbal communication, and proficiency with word processing tools. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety related field with 2 years OSH inspection experience.
• Or Associate degree in industrial safety/health with 4 years OSH inspection experience.
• Official transcript or degree verification required prior to first day of employment.
• Foreign degrees require official evaluation for U.S. equivalency.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and prepare timely written reports on employee exposures.
• Recommend citations when justified by OSHA laws.
• Travel for on-site inspections of safety-related items.
• Inspect complaints, referrals, accidents, fatalities, and general assignments.
• Follow the Field Information System (FIS) and Field Operations Manual (FOM).

Skills

Time management

Documentation

Verbal communication

Written reports

Self-motivation

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in OSH-related field

Associate degree in industrial safety/health

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Agency Dept of Labor Division Occupational Safety , Health Admin Div Job Classification Title OSHA Safety Officer I (S) Position Number 60013162 Grade NC16

About Us The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health, safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Department's principle regulatory, enforcement and promotional programs, and the administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions, bureaus and offices under each, which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor, please visit our website at https://www.labor.nc.gov/.

Description of Work

An individual in this position conducts inspections and prepares timely written reports regarding employee exposures to potentially hazardous work conditions in North Carolina workplaces and recommends the issuance of citations when justified by the occupational safety and health laws of the State of North Carolina. Travel is required to conduct on‑site inspections of safety‑related items such as physical hazards and chemical exposures. The types of inspections conducted include complaints, referrals, follow‑ups, accidents, fatalities, and general schedule assignments. All inspections are conducted in accordance with the North Carolina Field Information System (FIS) and the Field Operations Manual (FOM), as established for the administration of the 1973 Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position will close at 11:59 pm the night before the end date. **** Recruitment range (NC 16) SCO I $57,984.00 - $61,000.00 (Fully qualified) Must live within 50-mile radius of Wilmington field office. The SCO with an understanding of industrial engineering concepts, must be knowledgeable and decisive in consistently applying the OSHNC standards. The SCO must be a self‑motivated professional who has outstanding time management and database management skills and must be physically, mentally and emotionally capable of conducting independent inspections. The SCO must have excellent documentation and writing skills to write legally defensible reports and must be proficient in keyboarding using word processing programs. The SCO must have excellent verbal communication skills. Duties include speaking with complainants, employers, state and local agencies (including law enforcement) and NCDOL personnel. The SCO will be required to evaluate and make recommendations on unusual problems. Valid driver's license is required.

Management Preferences: Capable of writing detailed reports. Comfortable with testifying. Comfortable with Investigating accidents and fatalities.

SCO I: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree preferably with a major in occupational safety, industrial management or technology, industrial engineering, industrial arts, engineering operations, or a closely-related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or Associate's degree in industrial safety and health technology, or a closely-related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicants enrolled in an applicable bachelor’s, or master’s degree program will be considered if all degree requirements will be completed by the end of the current semester. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant providing an official transcript or other proof the degree has been conferred prior to the first day of employment. For applicants that earned a foreign degree: foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. This documentation should be attached to your application to receive credit for your degree. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service. Applicants can use any service of their choosing.

Supplemental and Contact Information

If you are the selected candidate for the position, you will be required to submit a 10‑year CERTIFIED driving record as a condition of employment. In addition, all new hires to the agency will be subject to a pre‑employment drug test and may be required to do a background check.

Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.

NCDOL uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree preferably with a major in occupational safety, industrial management or technology, industrial engineering, industrial arts, engineering operations, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or Associate degree in industrial safety and health technology, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter Information

Recruiter: Kyla Starr Virden

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time‑limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.