Safety Compliance Officer (NMED #12009

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date

Department Name:
Compliance and Enforcement Division

Program Area:
Occupational Health and Safety Bureau

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As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave.

NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire

The purpose of this position is to support the Occupational Health and Safety Bureau's mission of protecting the health and safety of New Mexico workers. The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring workplace safety through inspections and investigations to prevent workplace hazards, reduce accidents and assist in a safe workplace environment for various New Mexico industries by enforcing safe and federal regulations.

• Perform on-site inspections and investigations
• Communicate appropriate abatement periods to employers and verify abatement of violations
• Provide abatement assistance to employers when appropriate
• Complete inspection reports and case files for each inspection and investigation
• Respond to public requests for information in a professional and timely manner
• Attend and complete formal training as scheduled, in accordance with Bureau training plans

• New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
• Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
• Internal staff

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

• Conducting inspection and investigations in safety and health
• Industrial hygiene
• Recognizing safety hazards
• Planning and technical writing with attention to detail
• Bilingual/Fluent in English and Spanish is preferred

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, engineering, physical science, natural science, environmental science, social science, criminology, or closely related field and two (2) years of related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage under sometimes stressful situations. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Significant in-state travel for on-site consultations, with out-of-state travel for training or site visits. Work may involve extended standing/walking and potential exposure to chemicals, noise, extreme weather, and other safety hazards

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.