Safety and Occupational Health Specialst - Tampa, United States - Department Of Labor

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    Summary



    This position is with the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) within Region 4.

    • Selectee will be expected to report to location for which they are selected.
    • Position is inside the NCFLL bargaining unit.


    Duties


    Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Independently conducts safety inspections of business establishments and worksites whose operations are generally characterized by the presence of moderately stable, low-risk processes or some higher hazards or unsafe working conditions or technically difficult operations which are covered by specific written guidelines.
    • Assists in investigating incidents resulting in fatalities or injuries and serious accidents.
    • Conducts research using modern technologies to prepare for onsite inspections or in response to requests for information.
    • Prepares case files or assigned portions of case files to support apparent violations, recommended penalties and abatement dates.
    • Documents case files with relevant documentation to support a legally sufficient case.
    • Assists agency attorneys in the preparation of evidence supporting the agency's findings of occupational safety and health violations where the employer contests the inspection results.
    As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex with less supervision.