Occupational Safety Advisor

Position: Occupational Safety Advisor 9-12

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

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An Occupational Safety Advisor (OSA) regularly performs professional occupational safety advisor assignments which are recognized by Civil Service as more complex than those assigned at the experienced level, i.e., occupational safety consultation, education and training to general industry businesses, unions, trade organizations, employee and employer associations, schools, colleges, municipalities, counties, and other state agencies in their assigned geographical area. Complete a variety of professional tasks such as reviewing and evaluating work practices and processes, equipment, policies and procedures, and safety and health programs to assess the adequacy of worker protection.

Provide advice to employers in implementing programs to improve workplace safety. Identify potential hazards, make recommendations to correct hazards, and help solve existing safety problems consistent with the requirements of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health (MIOSH) Act and best practices. Develop, organize, and conduct safety training at the employer’s site. Design course curricula, develop course materials, and conduct training for the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI).

Position Description Summary
- Occupational Safety Advisor 9-P11

Position Description Summary
- Occupational Safety Advisor 12

Work Coverage Area
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The following counties:
Allegan, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Berrien, Cass, and Saint Joseph counties.

Work Location:The OSA works from a home office (that is, their home). However, this is a field position that requires the establishment of the “Official Work Station” for travel purposes in Allegan, Van Buren, or Kalamazoo County.

All work must be performed in Michigan.
If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Applicants can qualify for this position by meeting ANY of the following

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND
  • 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.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify…