Workplace Safety Representative - Construction Safety Officer; Oakland

Oakland County

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Performs and completes a variety of professional assignments involving the review, investigation, and analysis of workplace operations, environment, tools, equipment, and processes in a broad range of construction workplaces to ensure the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and other workplace safety rules and regulations are appropriately adhered to providing a safe and healthy work environment for Michigan workers.

Performs work independently with minimum assistance from management through application of knowledge, practices, rules, policies and regulations related to industry standards to minimize potential safety and health risks in the workplace.

The WSR works from a home office (that is, their home). However, 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 the Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Position Description Summary
- Workplace Safety Representative 9-P11

Position Description Summary
- Workplace Safety Representative 12

• 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.

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 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.

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. In addition, 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.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/W/