Safety and Occupational Health Specialist - Mobile, 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:GS-07:

    • Assists in conducting and/or participates in opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and employee representatives reviewing hazards or unsafe working conditions cited or observed, advising employers of their legal responsibilities to providing an occupationally safe worksite, and of their legal right to appeal inspection findings.
    • Conducts research and studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.Reviews safety activities for evidence of compliance with prescribed safety requirements.
    • Communicates with various parties at inspected worksites.
    • Assists agency attorneys in the preparation of evidence supporting the agency's findings of safety and occupational health violations where the employer contests the inspection results.
    • Compiles and prepares a variety of recurring reports as directed by the specialist's supervisor.
    As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex with less supervision.