Workers' Compensation Safety& Risk Safety Specialist 2024-02480
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Open Until Filled***Positions to be filled out of Cody, Evanston, Lander, or Rock Springs***GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Provide consultation services for private and public employers within the State of Wyoming. Schedule and conduct comprehensive health and safety surveys of Wyoming workplaces to educate employers and enforce the safety and health standards of the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Act. Write extensive reports documenting hazards, evaluating safety programs, and establishing improvement plans. Provide public training classes on various regulatory topics.In addition to compensation, employment at the Department of Workforce Services provides the following:Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balanceEligibility for Public Service Student Loan ForgivenessHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceState Retirement plan and additional savings opportunitiesPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysFor additional information regarding the benefits package please visit here.Human Resources Contact: 307-###-####ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.Make independent decisions in the field regarding rules and regulations, interpretation, and their application to specific site conditions.Interview onsite management, employees, general contractors, and subcontractors to determine employee exposure and employer knowledge in a formal and informal setting.Schedule and conduct comprehensive safety and health surveys of industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, agricultural businesses, construction work sites, and oil and gas drilling, servicing, and special servicing activities.Analyze the workplace to identify potential and existing safety and health hazards.Provide specific information to demonstrate the value of a safe workplace, evaluate accident trends, and educate employers.Determine the root cause of hazardous conditions and provide technical assistance to abate the hazards.Issue hazard notices, advise on agency policies and procedures, communicate abatement options, and establish reasonable correction due dates and interim protections and actions needed for hazard abatement.Manage abatement responses and extension requests, providing technical assistance and training when needed.Evaluate safety management systems and provide recommendations.Utilize a wide variety of electronic safety and health instruments to establish compliance with health and safety-related codes and standards.Knowledge and ability to use current OSHA limits to determine exposures.Evaluate Safety and Health Management systems to determine if employers meet federal requirements for exemption from scheduled compliance inspections.Design, develop, and deliver regulatory training individually or with a team, to meet the needs of employers within the state.Promote and market the agency's services and recognition programs to employers throughout the state.Provide training and information to internal and external clients.PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:Preference may be given to those with experience as an Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician, Safety Manager, Safety Officer, Safety Technician, or Safety Training Officer. A strong knowledge base in one or more of the following; Oil and Gas, General Industry, Construction, or Industrial Hygiene preferred.Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.KNOWLEDGE:Has substantial knowledge of Wyoming health and safety standards.Technical knowledge about processes and safety and health hazards.Ability to recognize imminent danger hazards and when personal protective equipment is necessary.Ability to possess an understanding of safety and health management systems, accident analysis, program development, implementation, and evaluation.Ability to prepare and write extensive technical reports of survey findings, monitoring results, and abatement recommendations.Ability to record field notes accurately.Ability to prioritize assignments, manage caseload efficiently, and ensure timely submission of reports.Knowledge of instructional design strategies, adult learning principles, and multicultural principles to produce effective training.Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.Ability to utilize presentation equipment and sound systems.Ability to use presentation graphic software to develop presentation material.Knowledge of evaluation strategies to apply to training programs.Knowledge of Google products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's DegreeExperience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection and Safety Specialist.OREducation & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection and Safety Specialist.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:NonePHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:This position requires extensive travel.Travel can be required up to 50% of the time for this position.Applicants must have the ability to climb, walk, carry equipment, confined spaces, and work at heights.May be required to walk long distances, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and wear personal protective equipment (including respirators) when performing consultation evaluations at work sites.Potential exposure to various chemicals, noises, thermal exposures, physical hazards, and radiological exposures during evaluations.Applicants will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, safety eyewear, hard hats, safety shoes, FRCs, hearing protection, (including the client's requirements), etc.NOTES:FLSA: Non-ExemptThe Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.The successful applicant will be required to have a background check.053-Department of Workforce Services - Workers' Compensation - Safety & RiskClick here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL: hereThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.#J-18808-Ljbffr