[Hiring] Workplace Safety Representative @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.

Performs and completes a variety of professional assignments involving:

• Review, investigation, and analysis of workplace operations, environment, tools, equipment, and processes in a broad range of construction workplaces.
• Ensuring adherence to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and other workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Providing a safe and healthy work environment for Michigan workers.
• Working independently with minimum assistance from management.
• Applying knowledge, practices, rules, policies, and regulations related to industry standards to minimize potential safety and health risks in the workplace.

Work Location:

• The WSR works from a home office (that is, their home).
• This is a field position that requires the establishment of the “Official Workstation” for travel purposes to be in Oakland 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.
• "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.
• 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.
• Some positions may require candidates to pass a hyperbaric tunnel physical as a portion of the hiring/interview process to ensure the ability to perform investigations in a pressurized tunnel.
• Possession of a Michigan driver’s license.

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.