Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Schedules and conducts comprehensive OSHA health and safety inspections and fatality investigations of Wyoming workplaces to enforce the safety and health standards of the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Act for both private and public sector employers and writes extensive reports documenting hazards or violations when observed. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE.
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Discover why some things can't be explained, only experienced, that's WY. Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3270 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. Analyze the workplace to identify safety and health hazards and determine sources relating to the 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards, and Wyoming Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing, and Special Servicing Standards, or other related industry standards and enforce corrective action.
Conducts a fatality/catastrophe/accident investigation and prepares written, detailed, comprehensive, and technical case file documentation relating to the investigation. Photographs/videotapes of site hazards identified during the walk-around inspection/investigation as part of the evidence collection. Interviews onsite management, employees, general contractors, and subcontractors to determine employee exposure and employer knowledge in a formal and informal setting.
Develops hazard citations, communicates abatement options and establishes reasonable correction due dates. Determines if interim protections are adequate until hazards are corrected. Develops a sampling plan and conducts sampling/monitoring to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions with a wide variety of complex industrial hygiene instruments (air, noise, gas, radiation, indoor air quality, chemical, biological, heat stress, ergonomic, et al.)
Determines appropriate sampling methodology to identify and quantify chemical, physical, and biological hazards in various types of large, small/high-hazard, and complex industries. Evaluate the employer's safety and health programs to determine if it complies with OSHA requirements. Prepares and writes affidavits, applies, and obtains administrative warrants for employers that refuse entry.
Serves and files administrative warrants per judicial rules and procedures associated with inspection. Makes independent decisions in the field regarding rules & regulations, interpretation, and application advising the employer and employees of agency policies and procedures. Prepares written comprehensive/technical case file reports for the employer/employee associated with the inspection findings, lab results, employer program evaluations, and training documentation.
Ensures citations are supportable and information/evidence obtained while onsite is admissible in a contested case/court of law. Conducts additional research of issues and other applicable standards pertaining to occupational health & safety using ancillary references (ANSI, ASME, API, CGA, NIOSH, AWS, NEC, SAE, NSC, ASAE, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASTM, CMAA, NRC, EPA, & NBS). Calculates applicable penalty amounts relating to serious, repeat, willful, failure-to-abate, criminal, or egregious citations.
Receives complaints and referrals to potential health and safety allegations. Contacts and provides correspondence with employers and employees to address potential hazards. Prepares other case file documentation in accordance with established procedures for local and federal requirements and inputs data into the OSHA Information System/OIS.
Provides specific case benefit analysis information (Wyoming Workers' Compensation data) to demonstrate the value of a safe workplace, evaluate safety and health management systems, and educate employers on the Wyoming Workers' Compensation system. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to those with experience in Health (Industrial Hygiene) functions. **Agency requires that applicants possess a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE: Comprehends workflow of complex processes and hazards associated with various industries and activities in large, small/high-hazard, and complex work environments. Knowledge and skills in calibrating and estimating specific sampling equipment and instruments used in inspections to ensure that they remain in proper working order. Capable of using complex instrumentation according to laboratory methodology and recommended professional practice to identify unsafe environments and measure safety hazards and health stressors.
Capable of understanding and assessing instrument readings relative to safe/unsafe conditions and permissible limits. Knowledge of statistical tests used to interpret monitoring and related data in accordance with accepted and Industrial Hygiene practices. Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety and their application to industry, other commercial enterprises, government, private organizations, etc.
Knowledge of safety inspection procedures. Knowledge of accident investigation techniques. Skills in written and oral communications.
Knowledge of major principles, concepts, and practices in safety and industrial hygiene, accident prevention, and accident investigations. Knowledge of Federal and State safety and health standards, including methods and techniques required by regulations, laws, and standards for compliance with the OSHA program. Skills in the use of office equipment, computers, and electronic audio/visual equipment.
Ability to work in environments involving periodic exposure to unpleasant and hazardous work and environmental conditions. Ability to conduct safety and health inspections and analyze working conditions to prevent injuries in a variety of workplaces. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Medical Evaluation and Fit testing are required.
This position requires extensive travel. Travel can be required up to 50% of the time in and out of state for this position. May be required to walk long distances, climb ladders and stand for extended periods Potential exposure to various chemicals, noises, thermal exposures, physical hazards, and radiological exposures during inspections.
Applicants will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, safety eyewear, hard hats, safety shoes, FRCs, hearing protection, etc. NOTES: FLSA: Non-exempt The 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/, 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. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.
Supplemental Information 053-Department of Workforce Services - Administration - OSHA Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities
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