Occupational/Industrial Safety and Health

Description

Jobs in this family promote worker and/or workplace health and safety through consulting in the areas of occupational health and safety, Workers’ Compensation loss prevention, and administration of occupational health and safety related programs (includes Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] and/or Mine Safety and Health Administration [MSHA]). Jobs in this family provide safety-related training; assist private and public entities in complying with regulations; or perform professional work in anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling safety and/or health hazards associated with specific substances or industrial processes to ensure employers provide safe and healthful workplaces.

Typical functions

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

  • Perform health and safety audits.
  • Collect and analyze data.
  • Conduct routine/standardized inspections.
  • Draft formal written reports containing findings and recommendations for correction of hazards.

Positions allocated to this series may perform the duties described, or specialize in areas such as air monitoring strategies, engineering control design, toxicology, ergonomics, and/or mine safety. The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from processing Workers’ Compensation claims to managing a major and/or statewide occupational health and safety regulation and compliance program.

Health and Safety Analyst

First-level professional position accountable for attending training and working under the supervision of a higher-level professional to perform limited assignments of specific tasks focused on monitoring compliance with established practices, analyzing problem areas of injuries and health impairment, and/or processing Workers’ Compensation claims. At this level, employees may perform basic health and safety audits; research technical literature and standards specific to the type of processes to be evaluated; collect and analyze data utilizing various types of air, heat, light, and sound monitoring and measuring instruments; review occupational injury and illness records; and discuss evaluation results and corrective action (e.g., methods for controlling hazardous conditions) with agency management, employers, and/or employee representatives. Employees at this level require an ability to conduct routine and standardized inspections, consultations, or prevention assignments that are guided by established standards and checklists; and identify problem areas that are specific in nature or in which employees have been trained to recognize (e.g., health and safety hazards, personal protective equipment assessments, basic ergonomic workstation evaluations).

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting effective safety inspections. Knowledge of OSHA and the applicable regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency as they relate to workplace health and safety. Ability to analyze safety and injury reports and develop recommendations for corrective measures and/or improvements. Ability to travel extensively, operate a motor vehicle, and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)  

Pay grade
G8

Senior Health and Safety Analyst

Second-level professional position accountable for monitoring compliance with established procedures, by analyzing problem areas of injuries and health impairment claims. At this level, employees apply professional experience to undertake analysis and interpretation of information and data and possess working knowledge in respective specializations and relevant laws and regulations. Employees are accountable for short to medium term objectives and outcomes commensurate with knowledge and experience. At this level, professionals are contributing team members, presenting recommendations and building on other ideas. Assignments are completed under the general direction and advice from their supervisor or a more experienced lead worker. Employees may assist in the training of lower-level staff and may also serve as an assistant consultant to a higher-level professional.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of common diseases and health hazards related to indoor environments and industrial occupations. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety. Ability to develop, organize, and present comprehensive company-specific safety education programs.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G9

Health and Safety Specialist

Advanced professional position accountable for developing and implementing specialized programs to prevent injuries or health impairment or serving as a technical expert in a specialized area to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a statewide program (or program with statewide interrelationships) and providing consultation and advice to state agencies, local governments, industrial associations, consulting firms, private groups, and department staff. At this level, employees serve as professional experts in their respective specializations of air monitoring strategies, engineering control design, toxicology, ergonomics, medical monitoring procedures, mine safety, etc., requiring knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and several distinct disciplines such as chemistry, physics, toxicology, biology, and engineering to evaluate and correct problems and to determine program needs. As such, employees define and prioritize occupational exposure problems statewide; research and write complex, highly technical operating policy and procedures; and serve as principal representative on negotiation teams to address issues and conflicts resulting from compliance or rule making. Employees at this level may lead inspection exemption programs and make recommendations to a manager. Employees may also serve as a lead consultant and/or train and mentor lower-level staff.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of sampling and direct measuring techniques for gas, vapor, dust, noise, etc. Knowledge of the safety laws and regulations pertaining to mines and quarries. Ability to analyze complex problems of environmental hazard reduction and arrive at sound decisions regarding action to be taken. Ability to develop, organize, and present comprehensive company-specific safety education programs.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G11

Health and Safety Supervisor

Supervisory-level position accountable for designing, planning, implementing, and managing an occupational health and safety regulation and compliance program and providing consultation and advice to state agencies, local governments, industrial associations, consulting firms, private groups, and department staff. At this level employees supervise professional staff. Work requires advanced knowledge of the laws and regulations and the ability to address program operational and technical issues and problems. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to monitor and review the work overseen.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Ability to plan, direct, and organize the work of subordinate occupational/industrial health and safety staff.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed).

Pay grade
G13

Health and Safety Manager

Managerial position accountable for designing, planning, implementing, and managing a major or statewide occupational health and safety regulation and compliance program. At this level, employees supervise a team of professional employees. Work requires advanced knowledge of the laws and regulations and the ability to address program operational and technical issues and problems. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to monitor and review the work overseen. Employees may also participate in fiscal management to include budget development/expenditure and grant writing. Employees are accountable for program performance to federal and state entities and will make final recommendations on inspection exemptions.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of managerial techniques and administrative practices. Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and programs, and formulate recommendations.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, 5 or more years of relevant experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G15