[Hiring] Occupational Safety Advisor @State of Michigan

Role Description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

Occupational Safety Advisors regularly perform professional occupational safety advisor assignments which are recognized by Civil Service as more complex than those assigned at the experienced level, i.e., occupational safety consultation and advice to:

• Construction industry businesses
• Unions
• Trade organizations
• Employee and employer associations
• Schools
• Colleges
• Municipalities
• Counties
• Other state agencies

Complete a variety of professional tasks such as:

• Reviewing and evaluating work practices and processes, equipment, policies and procedures, and safety and health programs to assess the adequacy of worker protection.
• Providing advice to employers in implementing programs to improve workplace safety.
• Identifying potential hazards, making recommendations to correct hazards, and helping solve existing safety problems consistent with the requirements of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health (MIOSH) Act and best practices.
• Developing, organizing, and conducting safety training at the employer’s site.
• Designing course curricula, developing course materials, and conducting training for the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI).

Work Coverage Area: The following counties: Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, Saint Joseph, and Branch counties.

Work Location: The OSA works from a home office (that is, their home). However, this is a field position that requires the establishment of the “Official Work Station” for travel purposes in Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, or Calhoun County. All work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND one of the following:
• One year of responsibility for workplace safety.
• One year of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards.
• Six years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, two years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.
• Professional level experience in the state classified service; or one year of experience in a professional trainee classification in the state classified service; or six months of experience as a Senior Executive Management Assistant 11, 13, or 15 in the state classified service.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Requirements

• Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application.
• For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
• A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above.
• Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
• Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
• All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
• All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.
• Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks.
• Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
• The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV.
• If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Benefits

• Position requires an annual audiometric test and the mandatory use of a respirator, which requires an annual physical to ensure the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Professional certification (e.g., CSP or CIH) is highly desired.
• Some positions may require passing a hyperbaric tunnel physical to ensure the ability to perform investigations in a pressurized tunnel.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.