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Compliance Safety and Health Officer

Compliance Safety and Health Officer

Austin Community CollegeWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
25 days ago
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Do you have a professional background in safety? Do you have a self-starter attitude and thrive with minimal supervision? Are you interested in playing a part in helping to create a safe and healthy working environment for all employees within the state? If yes, apply today! The Utah Labor Commission has a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) position open within the Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) division.

This is a hybrid telework position. It requires a minimum of two days of in-office work per week and is eligible for full-time telework for State of Utah residents residing fifty miles or more from our Salt Lake City location.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzing facts and evidence gathered during an investigation to determine if a workplace safety violation occurred
  • Researching specific safety and health laws and rules incorporated by the state
  • Issuing or recommending issuance of citations and penalties for infractions involving violations of state laws and rules regarding occupational safety and health
  • Reviewing and analyzing safety and health programs to assess effectiveness and compliance
  • Identifying physical and chemical hazards
  • Maintaining detailed inspection and investigation records
  • Preparing case files
  • Drafting narratives and citations
  • Providing compliance assistance, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and / or facilitating decisions
  • Providing testimony relative to citations issued in depositions, or informal and formal administrative hearings
  • Delivering presentations, training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public

Minimum Requirements

  • Experience conducting workplace safety and health audits to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions
  • Experience reading and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and rules
  • Experience with enforcement or compliance with state laws and rules, federal laws and regulations, or industry standards

    • Preferred

  • Recent experience conducting workplace safety and health inspections and / or investigations. Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health, including knowledge of modern safety practices, hazard recognition and control, and evaluating safety management systems
  • Industrial hygiene training or experience
  • Excellent writing skills : the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally
  • Experience in preparing reports, official communications, or similar materials
  • Strong organizational and self-management skills : ability to manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Strong interview and communication skills : ability to interview witnesses, employees, management, and victims, with professional interpersonal skills
  • Public speaking and reporting experience
  • Spanish fluency in addition to English

    • Why You Should Join Our Team

    You will gain meaningful employment and be part of a team helping every employee and employer within the state. The mission of UOSH is to help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for every worker in Utah. For more information about our division, please read and follow the directions to visit our website with the text : Visit our website

    This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here.

    Agency

    The Utah Labor Commission plays a vital role in Utah’s economy by ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and housing. The Commission’s divisions include Adjudication, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, Industrial Accidents, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), and Utah Occupational Safety and Health Administration (UOSH). The Commission’s offices and presence span across Utah to support safety in workplaces and fairness in employment and housing.

    Benefits

  • Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) : available medical, dental, and vision plan options with optional cash-out benefits for those with other coverage
  • URS retirement options for eligible employees (Tier I and Tier II), including Hybrid and Defined Contribution plans
  • Paid Time Off : annual leave and sick leave accrual, with increases by years of service, and 12 paid holidays

    • Supplemental Information

  • Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a)
  • Job : #37012, Safety and Health Officer
  • Remote work eligibility is determined by agency management and may change at any time
  • In-state work rules require work to be performed within the state’s borders
  • We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
  • DHRM rules apply for promotions / transfers; prior UOSH employees may be hired at previous wage
  • Work may involve risks requiring safety precautions and / or equipment
  • Physical exertion may be required, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and other movements

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