Osha Consultation Safety And Health Supervisor

About This Job

The Office of Workers Compensation Division: OSHA is located in East Baton Rouge Parish. Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

This position supervises the OSHA Consultation and Workplace Safety Consultation Programs and assists employers throughout Louisiana in developing and implementing effective safety and health programs. Special emphasis is placed on high-hazard industries and "At Risk Employers" identified through occupational injury, illness, and Experience Modifier Rates. The position also assists the OSHA Consultation Manager with implementing the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Act and oversees OSHA Consultation Consultants to ensure field offices effectively carry out program goals and procedures.

The Office of Workers' Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers' compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Building and Supporting Teams:
  The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Driving Results:
  The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, deliver results.
• Making Accurate Judgements:
  The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Six years of experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation;

OR An advanced degree plus two years of experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Details:
Required in-state travel (approximately 50%) Supervises the statewide OSHA Consultation & Workplace Safety section's services and activities Assist OSHA manager with federal budget, overseeing Loss Prevention program, developing strategic plan components, and developing/implementing/monitoring performance reviews for subordinates. Reviews professionally written reports to employers and federal OSHA program. Promote the SHARP program, Cost Containment program, and utilization of consultation program services.

Position-Specific Details:

• Location:
  
  Baton Rouge, La
• Appointment Type:
  Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
• Compensation:
  This position has an SER of $26.48 hourly/$4,589.87 monthly

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:
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Kedrick Kennedy kedrick.kennedy Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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