Technical Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Technical Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst
3)

USD 6,276 - 9,644 | Hybrid | Mid Level | Full Time

Posted: 1w ago

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules safety standards policy analysis technical writing research and analysis construction safety excavation safety working at heights LOTO machine guarding

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This position will be located in either Salem Central or the Portland field office, based on the successful candidate’s location and finalized when the job offer is made.

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

Here’s what you will do:

As a Technical Specialist, you will serve as an expert for the division and provide technical guidance on safety and health rules. You will participate in activities related to development and interpretation of safety and health standards, providing technical assistance to division staff, other agencies, local jurisdictions, and the public.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and drafting rules
• Rule interpretations
• Providing technical guidance on the adopted rules
• Report and letter writing
• Providing advice to management and staff on policy issues affecting division operations, industries, and local jurisdictions
• Serving as a primary liaison to several boards and committees, to specific industries and potentially to local government, depending on the assignment

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description .

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or Political Science AND four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience in occupational safety and health, public health, or environmental protection

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• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience in occupational safety and health, public health, or environmental protection

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• Demonstrated knowledge of Oregon OSHA or federal OSHA rules
• Subject material experience in safety related topics such as,…