Associate OSHA Officer (OSHA Outreach and Education)

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct scheduled safety consultations of general industry and/or construction sites to detect hazards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• You will submit written consultation reports, documenting alleged hazards, and formulating recommendations for corrective action to be completed within prescribed time frames.

• You will monitor corrective action dates, close consultation files, submit weekly paperwork related to consultation activities, and prepare other reports as required.

• You will promote programs to reduce industrial and construction accidents and evaluate safety and health programs and serve as a team member for on-site audits.

• You may assist with training other team members, participating in safety demonstrations and serve as a representative on panel discussions for various safety and health professional organizations. Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs.

• A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience. Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of industrial processes and equipment in a variety of light and heavy industries.

• Thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene testing techniques and equipment.

• Knowledge of applicable State health standards and safety and health hazards.

• Ability to work with computers, systems, and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Successful completion of the OSHA Training Program.

• A bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years’ experience in occupational safety and health programs.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

• Ability to make decisions and interpret State rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of field-testing equipment.

• Ability to use computer technology to make presentations.

• Knowledge of industrial processes and equipment in a variety of light and heavy industries.

• Knowledge of applicable State safety standards.

• Considerable knowledge of safety and health standards, practices and equipment used to correct unsafe conditions involve machine operations, building operations, and unsanitary working conditions in various worksites. Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.

• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.

• Extensive travel with frequent overnight stays.

• May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA complaint.

• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with various terrain.

• Ascend/descend ladders and stairs.

• Stoop/kneel and crouch.

• Ability to determine and identify hazards in the work environment. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs