Occupational Health Specialist - Safety Works

Department of Labor
- Workplace Safety & Health Division, Safety Works! Job Class Code: 4111 Grade: 25/Professional & Technical Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20/Annually

Location:

Augusta (statewide travel is required) Opening Date:
September 3, 2026 Closing Date:
September 18, 2026 Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Attention job seekers with a background in occupational health and safety! We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Occupational Health Specialist with the Safety Works! on-site consultation and training program. Responsibilities include providing on-site consultations and trainings to various industries and conducting complex occupational health hazard investigations. Work is performed under limited supervision.

• Collects and analyzes information regarding industrial processes in order to identify potential health hazards.
• Visits industries in order to gather samples and measure environmental hazards in work areas.
• Conducts field visits and report preparation in order to ensure work is accomplished properly and applicable Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
• Analyzes instrument readings and test reports in order to identify and evaluate environmental health hazards.
• Advises other State agencies and field staff in order to provide information on hazardous materials, toxic substances, and consumer product safety.
• Collects and compiles statistical data and prepares reports in order to provide information to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Prepares and presents instruction in order to train others in OSHA standards and regulations.

• Knowledge of statistics, organic and inorganic chemistry, air sample collection methods and techniques, general industrial processes and operations, laboratory analysis methods and procedures, occupational health hazards found in the workplace and physiology and toxicology.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and control occupational health hazards, prepare complex technical reports, communicate effectively, write clearly and effectively and present training programs and ability to conduct research.

• A Bachelors Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Chemistry, or related science and two (2) years specialized experience in a chemical, environmental, or related industrial hygiene field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Work-Life Balance
  - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage
  - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Health Insurance Premium Credit
  - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance
  - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
  - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program
  - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation
  - Save additional pre-tax…