Occupational Safety Specialist Apprentice

Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 06/23/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 07/06/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $3,631.00
Salary (Annually): $43,572.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State

Location:

Jackson, TN
Department:
Labor and Workforce Development

Location Of (1) Position(s) To Be Filled:
Department Of Labor & Workforce Development, Madison County

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Education and Experience:

An associate/two year degree in safety, industrial engineering, sciences or other related field, and one year experience.

TOSHA's OTJ Professional Occupational Safety Specialist Apprentice position provides hands‑on learning in occupational safety inspection work of routine difficulty, as well as the skills needed to become a successful Occupational Safety Specialist
1. Employees in this classification receive one year of structured on‑the‑job training guided by TOSHA mentors and following a defined Work Process Schedule. During this year, apprentices develop the skills required to conduct safety and health inspections in compliance with Tennessee OSHA (TOSHA) regulations. Successful completion of the program provides a professional pathway toward eligibility for the OSS1 position.

• Learns through OTJ experience on how to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts. Provides guidance on a broad range of technical issues across public and private sector facilities to support regulatory compliance.
• Develops the ability through OTJ experience to communicate effectively with diverse individuals through written correspondence, phone conversations, and in‑person interactions. Gains proficiency in using standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as agency‑specific systems and databases for managing case files, tracking inspections, and generating reports.
• With training by senior OSS staff learns OJT to conduct workplace inspections of varying complexity to identify hazards and potential safety or health violations. Develops skills in prioritizing work to meet deadlines and established goals, performing day‑to‑day administrative tasks, and participating in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Learns through OTJ experience to gather and evaluate relevant information, facts, and documentation to assess whether workplace events or processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, or standards, and to determine violations or non‑violations.
• As part of the OTJ training, the apprentice will learn to research and review printed and electronic documents to gain knowledge of occupational safety/health standards; reviews standards, directives, interpretations, Field Operations Manual (FOM), Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual (CPPM) to stay current in Occupational and Safety Health trends.
• Through OTJ training and experience, learns and applies proper use of safety and health equipment during inspections. Ensures correct selection, operation, maintenance, and calibration of equipment.
• Promotes and markets the services of the On‑Site Consultation Program to employers to encourage voluntary compliance and improve workplace safety.
• Completes training courses outlined in Work Forge for OTJ continued soft skills learning.
• Other duties as required.

• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Action Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Nimble Learning

• Building and Construction
• Mechanical
• Customer and Personal Service
• English Language
• Engineering and Technology

• Active Learning and Listening
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Critical Thinking

• Written Comprehension
• Inductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Speech Clarity
• Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility

• Computer/Printer
• Safety and Health Related Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Telephone/Cell Phone
• Motor Vehicle