SAFETY ASSOCIATE, ENFORCEMENT

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

organizational skills

analytical skills

customer service

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in safety and health

Associate's degree with 2 years safety/health experience

high school diploma + 3 years related experience

Jobbeschreibung

This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received.

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to underfill Safety Specialist, Enforcement positions within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Division of Industrial Relations in Las Vegas. Under close supervision, Safety Associates receive training in performing safety and health inspections at workplaces throughout Southern Nevada. Once trained, they will promote safety and health practices, perform inspections independently, and enforce State and Federal safety and health laws and regulations (e.g. NRS 618, NAC 618, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926). Incumbents will be trained to identify safety and health hazards and violations and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports; investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities; and investigate complaints. Incumbents will be required to use a State vehicle to conduct State business, but use of a personal vehicle may also be required. Incumbents may be required to work shifts other than 8:00 am to 5:00 pm including nights, weekends, and holidays. Persons interested in this position should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and possess the ability to provide quality and professional customer service.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in safety and health, engineering, chemistry, biological 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 the building trades, industrial operations, or occupational safety and health in which safety hazard recognition and correction was a primary duty; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above.

Job Duties

Make unannounced compliance inspections of employer sites covered by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); when citing employers for violations, identify a reasonable and feasible means of abatement; obtain search warrants when necessitated by denial of entry; conduct opening conferences including employee representatives as well as management; use camera and video equipment for documentation as appropriate; classify violations according to regulatory guidelines and assign corresponding penalties; and conduct closing conferences with employer and employee representatives covering proposed citations and monetary penalties, the employer’s right to contest citations, and the requirement to post notice of citations.

Investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, and investigate complaints against covered employers; coordinate investigation activities with emergency services and law enforcement personnel, State and employer’s attorneys, and families of injured and deceased employees; secure physical evidence for custodial retention; determine cause of accident and contributing factors; and cite employers for violations.

Participate in informal conferences with cited employers and/or their legal representatives to consider and resolve specific concerns and mitigating circumstances, proposed penalties, availability of financial relief, proposed abatement schedules and procedures, and formal contest procedures.

When citations are contested through litigation, provide State attorneys with complete information necessary to defend the challenged enforcement actions and testify as a technical or expert witness; investigate complaints of alleged discrimination against employees based on safety-related activities protected by law; interview complainant, witnesses, and company management; review relevant employer records; evaluate validity and merits of the complaint, adjudicative ability, and course of action to be recommended considering relevant case law; negotiate withdrawal by complainant or settlement between the parties when appropriate.

Develop and maintain complete case files on each inspection and investigation.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing some or all of the duties described in the series concept. Progression to the next level may occur upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

General knowledge of: current workplace safety issues; standard mechanical and scientific terminology, measures and concepts relevant to workplace safety; the practical application of statistical data and mathematics including algebra and geometry.

Ability to: research and understand applied technical information from a variety of scientific and mechanical disciplines; write organized, grammatically correct reports and correspondence; communicate effectively in interviews, meetings and when providing testimony in court; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility; analyze operations problems and business practices, identify relevant factors and relationships, recognize alternatives and their implications, and formulate logical, objective conclusions; physically conduct inspections requiring prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending and twisting, stooping, and/or reaching.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day