Are you ready to work for an exceptional state agency that works to protect the life, health, safety and welfare of the employees in the State of Arizona? Apply with us! The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is committed to the highest standards of compliance, demonstrating leadership in all areas, and teaching and working with employers and employees to make them successful. A thriving workforce in Arizona is what we strive for and work towards each day.
COMPLIANCE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER
Job Location:
Address: Arizona Department of Occupational Safety & Health/Compliance Section
2675 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Posting Details:
Salary: $57,542.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: July 19, 2024
Job Summary:
Compliance Safety Health Officers will work under general supervision in conducting partial and comprehensive occupational safety and health inspections in all types of industries throughout Arizona to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and all standards and rules issued pursuant to the Act.
The candidate appointed to this position will: plans on-site inspections, with or without advance notice, researched and analyzes work processes, practices and conditions; using the Federal OSHA website, review eTools to determine common hazards in a specific type of industry, review company information using on-line employer websites; review national and local insurance websites for injury and illness rate data; use ICA Annual Report for data on industry rates in Arizona; use the National Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to review current national trends on injury and illnesses.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Conducting investigations into occupational safety and health complaints and work-related accidents and fatalities
● Interviewing employees and management, obtains evidence of regulatory violations using measurements devices and photographs of unsafe conditions and/or reviews mandated records as required by appropriate federal and state laws.
● Determining whether employees are provided routine safety and health training as well as exposure to hazards in the workplace.
● Communicating with the employer what to expect following an inspection; developing reports, complete forms of inspections and investigations, prepare narratives, and recommend citations.
● Entering information into the ADOSH Sales-force system; adding abatement date and time for each serious hazard written.
● Submitting report to up-line management.
● Answering and generate on-line complaints from external customers who call or walk-in.
● Requesting, tracking, and verifying abatement for citations issued.
● Answering and following through on questions from customers.
● Attending and completing scheduled safety and health training classes to improve upon skills necessary to enhance knowledge in the field and hazard recognition.
● Participating in the Arizona Management System (AMS).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
• ADOSH Field Operations Manual (FOM)
• ICA Policies and Procedures
• ADOSH Policies and Procedures
• OSHA standards as well as applicable consensus standards
• Federal and state occupational safety and health standards applicable to public and private establishments
• Industrial and construction building standards, manufacturing processes and work techniques to recommend new methods to minimize or eliminate hazardous operations, conditions and practices
• Knowledge of Windows, Google, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and Smartphone Apps; ADOSH Sales-force system
Skill in:
• Oral and written communication and maintaining interpersonal relationship
• Developing technical reports and spreadsheets
• Leadership
• Developing detailed outreach training material
• Analysis and application of logic
• Public speaking; Computer usage
• Data analysis
• In determining cost effective and appropriate corrective measures to minimize workplace safety hazards.
Ability to:
• Apply critical thinking and analyze situations
• Manage reports and meet deadlines
• Manage heavy workloads with high level of accuracy and production
• Review and interpret employer's safety and health management system (SHMS)
• Work well under pressure
• Effectively work as a member of a team
• Lead a team in completion of a project or goal
• Create and present training material to stakeholders
• Understand differing viewpoints, as well as ensuring persons with diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input in the decision-making process
Selective Preference(s):
Ideal candidates will have:
• Three years of safety and health experience; or Associate degree in safety and health or closely related field with one year of safety and health experience; Bachelors’ degree in safety and health or closely related field with little to no experience.
OR
• Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: relevant degree from an accredited college or university, coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
You will be eligible to participate in the state employee health/disability insurance plan, and you are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS participation may begin immediately or upon your 27th week of employment. Contributions are matched by the employer.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to call 602-542-5559 or email HR@azica.gov for assistance.
