Ic Occupational Safety & Health Administrator

Position: IC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Are you ready to work for an exceptional state agency that works to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of the employees in the State of Arizona? The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is committed to the highest standards of compliance, demonstrating leadership in all areas, and teaching and working with employers and employees to make them successful.

A thriving workforce in Arizona is what we strive for and work towards each day.
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (ADOSH Chief)

Job Location :

Address:
Arizona Department of Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Phoenix: 800 W. Washington Street
Tucson: 2675

E. Broadway Boulevard Posting Details:

Salary: $ - $Grade: 27

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for overall management and day to day operations of Arizona's Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), which plays an important role in promoting safe and healthy workplace for the workforce in the state.

Subject to the control and direction of the Commission and Agency Director, the ADOSH Administrator also established and implements policy and procedure related to the various sections within ADOSH such as:
Compliance (Inspection), Consultation, Administration which includes:
Whistle blower and Intake and the Statistics Program. Some of these programs operate under Federal Grants, the management of which are overseen by the ADOSH Administrator.

The ADOSH Administrator is also responsible for ensuring that the State's program is at least as effective as the Federal OSHA Program, which is required under the state plan agreement. In addition to the on-going and day to day responsibilities associated with this responsibility, the ADOSH Administrator is also responsible for working with and communicating directly (and regularly) with stakeholders, employers and employer organizations, and Federal OSHA, working closely with Federal counterparts to ensure that necessary program changes are implemented, that overall division goals are achieved, and that any noted deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner.

With both supervisory and direct responsibilities, the responsibilities are varied and complex, requiring extensive knowledge of Arizona and Federal Occupational Safety and Health law, standards, regulations, rules, directives and interpretation, as well as knowledge of the regulatory framework within which these laws exist.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review ADOSH inspection files prior to citation issuance compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
• Prepare and present the citations to the Industrial Commission for approval of the recommended penalties and citations.
• Review results of informal settlement conference to ensure that proposed settlements are consistent with the goals of ADOSH.
• Attend pre-hearing settlement conferences and participate in settlement discussions, approving settlements as appropriate and taking such action as may be needed to implement settlement terms.
• Confer with ICA Legal Division attorneys regarding litigation and settlement of contested citations/penalties.
• Establish strategic plan and direct the activities of the ADOSH staff consistent with the plan and the Arizona Management System principles.
• Preside over staff meetings and supervisory meetings.
• Review reports for the purpose of ensuring the division is on track to meet goals and identify any potential problems.
• Instruct staff on changes necessary to ensure continued effectiveness of the division.
• Speak at public meetings, seminars, training courses, etc. on matters related to ADOSH program and activities.
• Represent ADOSH at public meetings, conferences, advisory committee meetings.
• Prepare grant applications, including strategi and performance plans and goals, for submission to federal OSHA.
• Approval of all…