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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COMPLIANCE OFFICER I

Recruitment #15-000532-0001

Introduction

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), Division of Labor and Industry is accepting applications for nine (9) permanent and one (1) contractual Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Officer I (OSH COI) in Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH). There will be an initial 6-12 month training period in Hunt Valley (Baltimore County).  This is the entry level of work in the inspection of workplaces to ensure compliance and enforce state and federal occupational safety and health laws, regulations and standards.  The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct routine safety and health inspections of businesses in an assigned region of the State under supervision. Employees may also be required to assist in the inspection of larger, more complex manufacturing or industrial plants.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

10946 Golden West Drive, Ste. 160, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to conduct occupational safety and health inspections at the entry level in the Division of Labor and Industry. Employees in this class may be required to work evenings and weekends and are subject to call-in during non-work hours in response to emergency situations such as accident investigations. The work requires travel to work sites such as construction or manufacturing sites where conditions may be noisy, dirty and uncomfortable and requires the employee to use specialized safety equipment such as hearing protection, fall safety devices, goggles, head protection, and respiratory protection. Employees may work in environments where there may be exposure to a variety of physical and health hazards, such as falling debris, noxious fumes, live electrical wiring and asbestos particles. The work requires climbing ladders, working at elevated heights and in confined areas, and carrying test equipment such as voltage testers, sound level meters, penetrometers and pressure gauges.

POSITION DUTIES

Examples of Work:

Participates in training programs in order to learn occupational safety and health regulations and administrative procedures;

Learns to inspect work sites, machinery and equipment in places of employment to ensure compliance with all applicable occupational safety and health laws, regulations and standards;

Learns to initiate enforcement of occupational safety and health laws, regulations and standards;

Learns to test working areas for noise levels, lighting, fumes and smoke, proper electrical grounds, soil compaction and other related safety and health concerns;

Learns to observe employees at work to determine compliance with safety precautions and safety equipment used;

Learns to meet with employer and management representatives before and after the inspection to discuss such matters as the purpose and method of inspection, inspection results, applicable safety standards, areas of non-compliance, proposed penalties and recommended corrective actions;

Learns to explain applicable occupational safety and health laws and standards to advise employers of legal requirements;

Learns to investigate work-related accidents, referrals and safety and health complaints;

Learns to interview employers, employees and witnesses to obtain facts about work practices or circumstances surrounding an accident;

Learns to testify at administrative hearings and court proceedings;

Learns to prepare and maintain inspection reports which document findings, areas of non-compliance, recommended penalties and corrective action;

May conduct follow-up inspections and surveys;

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to learn and apply State and federal occupational, safety and health laws, regulations and standards;

Ability to learn and apply safety inspection and accident investigation procedures and methods;

Ability to learn the nature, purpose and safe operation of a variety of equipment, tools and machinery used in industrial, manufacturing and construction operations;

Ability to learn to recognize actual and potential safety and health hazards and recommend a corrective course of action;

Ability to learn to use a variety of testing devices and safety equipment such as amp probes, lightmeters, voltage testers and penetrometers;

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and regulations covering worker safety and health;

Ability to use algebraic and geometric equations;

Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports;

Ability to exercise tact, discretion and good judgment in dealing with employers and employees;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers, employees, local, State and federal government personnel;

Ability to handle stressful situations such as assisting in the investigation of accidents which involve loss of life.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: None

Note: Experience in the interpretation and application of fire, health or safety regulations and the preparation of narrative reports documenting factual findings of inspections or investigations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: 

(1) Job related education or training, including college coursework; 

(2) Work experience in manufacturing or construction; and/or

(3) Experience writing reports. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a phone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09,  Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet minimum requirements will be admitted to the written examination for this classification

Successful applicants will be placed on a certified list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified.

The certified list will be used by DLLR for a period of one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination for this recruitment will consist of a review of the candidate's application and supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications, a written examination, and a structured interview.  The written examination and structured interview are designed to measure the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail to mekia.gaskins@maryland.gov or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: Mekia Gaskins, 15-000532-0001
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

 




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