occupational saftey specialist 1 - Memphis, United States - State of Tennessee

Description

Job Information
Opening Date/Time

04/09/2024 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

04/22/2024 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$3,958.00

Salary (Annually)

$47,496.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Memphis, TN

Department

Labor and Workforce Development

State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1)


POSITION TO BE FILLED:
DEPARTMENT OF LAB
OR& WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, TENNESSEE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in safety, industrial engineering, sciences or other related field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible professional occupational safety inspection work.

OR

An associate's degree in safety, industrial engineering, sciences or other related field and four or more years of experience in occupational safety and health inspection work.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional qualifying graduate coursework in one of the above fields may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year.

Substitution of Experience for Education:

Qualifying full-time professional experience in occupational safety inspection may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications:
Successful completion of initial basic Federal OSHA courses is required. A valid vehicle operator's license is required for employment in some positions.


Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Summary:

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional consultative occupational safety inspection work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features:
This is the working level class in the Occ Saf Specialist sub-series.

An employee in this

class performs complex technical consultative inspections or complex regulatory inspections.

This class differs from Occ Saf Specialist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the intermediate level.

This class differs from Occ Saf Specialist Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the first supervisory level.

Responsibilities

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
Investigates industrial and construction accidents/fatalities/catastrophes.
Investigates industrial facilities and construction sites to identify hazards.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
Conducts inspections of varying degrees of complexity while working independently.
Inspects work activities, equipment, structures, or material to identify hazards and or safety violations.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Determines violations or non-violation of standards or hazards by collecting relevant facts from various resources and documentation during the investigation.

Getting Information:
Reads printed and electronic documents to gain knowledge of occupational safety standards.
Reviews the history of the company for past inspection data.
Receives and processes pertinent information verbally or electronically such as complaints, referrals, fatalities, requests for consultation, etc.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

Acts as a technical advisor in a full range of public or private sector facilities to aide the employer with compliance issues.

Communicates with various individuals in writing and verbally.
Updating and Using Relevant

Knowledge:

Reviews standards, directives, interpretations, Field Operations Manual (FOM), Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual (CPPM) as needed to stay current in Occupational Safety and Health trends.

Attends staff meetings, formal and informal training as required.

Processing Information:
Collects information and analyzes documentation to develop case file.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

Handles complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:

Uses various types of measuring equipment in performing inspections.

Interacting With Computers:
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data, or process information.

Performing General Physical Activities:
Performs physical activities in a variety of environments that require considerable use of your arms and

legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment:
Maintains and calibrates equipment used in inspections as directed.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
Prioritizes work to meet deadlines for required reports.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:

Requires a valid operators license and reliable vehicle to travel to and from inspections.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail ,

or in person.

Coaching and Developing Others:
Mentors, or otherwise helps subordinates to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams:
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members .

Training and Teaching Others:
Assists in the training and development of the lower classifications of Occupational Safety Specialistand/or others.
May assist in the preparation of occupational safety lesson plans and training programs.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time.

Scheduling Work Activities:
Works with supervisor to set schedule to meet established goals.

Performing Administrative Activities:
Performs day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files, and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others:
Markets services of the on-site consultation program to employers.
Competencies

Competencies:
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Competency
Technical Learning
Problem Solving
Dealing with Ambiguity
Time Management
Organizing
Informing
Conflict Management
Written Communication
Ethics and Values
Customer Focus
Listening
Composure
Self Development


Knowledge:
Occupational Safety and Health
Law and Government
Computers and Electronics
Basic Mathematics
Building and Construction
Customer and Personal Service
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Basic Understanding of Diagrams and Blueprints
Basic Principals of Engineering and Technology
Basic Chemistry Knowledge
Basic Knowledge of Physics

Skills:
Speaking
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Instructing
Operation Monitoring
Equipment Selection
Negotiation
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Coordination
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Science

Abilities:
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Visualization
Information Ordering
Memorization
Selective Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Stamina
Spatial Orientation
Time Sharing
Category Flexibility
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
Copy Machine
Motor Vehicles
Cameras
Flashlight
Measuring Devices
Electrical Testers
Personal Protective Equipment
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license

For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

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