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About this Job Office of Workers Compensation Division: OSHA Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. Learn more about Louisiana Works OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee -- Participates in formalized classroom training and on-the-job instruction under close supervision.

Performs duties similar to the Consultant but with greater oversight and emphasis on skill development. OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant -- Performs full-performance, journeyman-level consultative work under general supervision. Evaluates employer safety and health programs, conducts site visits, and recommends corrective actions.

At least one year additional experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation. The Office of Workers' Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers' compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's action and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation; OR Six years of full-time work experience; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Details: Extensive in state travel (75%) and have to wear PPE May work in inclement weather Audits the employers' work practices and environment to ensure safe and healthy working conditions and to reduce injuries and illnesses. Assist the OSHA Supervisor in overseeing the State Loss Prevention programs throughout the state.

Evaluates existing safety and health plans, develops and implements employer trainings and assistance programs, schedules and conducts training and follow-up visits to verify correction of identified hazards. Position-Specific Details: Location: Baton Rouge, La Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and will be filled as either OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee Or OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant depending on the experience of the selected candidate. Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level: OSHA SAFETY CONSULTANT TRAINEE OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY CONSULTANT Compensation: This position has the following Special Entrance Rates (SER).

OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee -- $20.92 hourly/$3,626.13 monthly OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant -- $23.95 hourly/$4,151.33 monthly How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process

Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy kedrick.kennedy@la.gov Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TDD# 800-259-515