VOSH Safety Consultant; Roanoke

Title: VOSH Safety Consultant (Roanoke)

State Role

Title:

Compliance/Safety Officer III

Pay Band: 4

Hiring Range: $66,875

Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry

Location:ROANOKE REGIONAL OFFICE

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join Our Team as a VOSH Safety Consultant

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as VOSH Safety Consultant
. This full-time position is based in our Southwest Virginia Regional Office located in Roanoke, VA
.

Through your actions as a member of Virginia’s Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) team, you will help save lives and prevent injuries in the workplace. As a key member of the team, you will support the agency’s driving initiatives that promote workplace safety, health, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with Program Directors, Regional Directors, and Compliance Officers to support efforts to cultivate a culture of safety and accountability.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and do business. Additional information about our agency can be found i.virginia.gov.

Why the State Government?

Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy.

Total Compensation:

As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package as shown in the table below. This includes state-funded retirement contributions under the VRS Hybrid Plan, comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, and 15 paid holidays annually. Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://.

• Prepare for inspections by reviewing the employer’s history and researching industry practices and safety measures.
• Perform independent walk-around site visits and observations to identify hazards in the workplace.
• Document actual and potential safety and health hazards.
• Conduct interviews with management and employee to determine exposure to hazards.
• Prepare case file documentation to include complete and accurate inspection reports.
• Work closely with employers to ensure implementation of corrective measures for identified hazards.
• Evaluate employer’s efforts to reduce and eliminate hazards.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to compose meaningful and accurate narrative reports and correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Effective time management skills.
• Practical knowledge and demonstrated ability to use personal computers and the Microsoft office suite of applications.
• Ability to provide effective positive customer experience and resolution.
• Performing work site inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations.
• Ability to use various types of PPE.
• Ability to perform job duties objectively and effectively in scenes where individuals may have sustained serious injuries or death.

• Knowledge or experience interpreting, explaining, and/or applying federal or state occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
• Knowledge or experience of performing work site safety and health inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Knowledge or experience recommending controls and corrective actions of…