OSHA Safety & Enforcement Inspector

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Job summary

The State of Nevada’s OSHA Enforcement division in Las Vegas seeks Safety Specialist trainees to learn and perform safety and health inspections across Southern Nevada, promoting safe practices and enforcing state and federal laws.

Under close supervision, you will receive training, conduct inspections, and progress to independent work, with duties including report writing, investigation of accidents, and coordination with agencies while ensuring professional customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety and health, engineering, chemistry, biology or physical sciences, fire science, or business administration; OR Associate's degree in applied science, mechanical technology or closely related field and two years of experience in occupational safety and health; OR three years of experience in building trades, industrial operations, or occupational safety and health with safety hazard recognition as a primary duty; OR equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above.
• Three years' experience in building trades or industrial operations with safety hazard recognition as a primary duty.
• Equivalent education and experience; or high school diploma plus three years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Make unannounced compliance inspections of employer sites covered by OSHA.
• Identify a reasonable and feasible means of abatement when citing violations.
• Investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities and complaints; coordinate with emergency services, law enforcement, and families.
• Conduct opening and closing conferences with employer and employee representatives regarding citations and penalties.
• Develop and maintain complete case files on each inspection and investigation.
• Progression to next level may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications and satisfactory performance.

Skills

organizational skills

analytical skills

customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety and health

Associate's degree with 2 years safety/health experience

high school diploma + 3 years related experience

Job description

The State of Nevada’s OSHA Enforcement division in Las Vegas seeks Safety Specialist trainees to learn and perform safety and health inspections across Southern Nevada, promoting safe practices and enforcing state and federal laws.

Under close supervision, you will receive training, conduct inspections, and progress to independent work, with duties including report writing, investigation of accidents, and coordination with agencies while ensuring professional customer service.