Compliance Safety and Health Officer

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Do you have a professional background in safety? Do you have a self-starter attitude and thrive with minimal supervision? Are you interested in playing a part in helping to create a safe and healthy working environment for all employees within the state? If yes, apply today! The Utah Labor Commission has a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) position open within the Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) division.

This is a hybrid telework position. It requires a minimum of two days of in-office work per week and is eligible for full-time telework for State of Utah residents residing fifty miles or more from our Salt Lake City location.

• Analyzing facts and evidence gathered during an investigation to determine if a workplace safety violation occurred
• Researching specific safety and health laws and rules incorporated by the state
• Issuing or recommending issuance of citations and penalties for infractions involving violations of state laws and rules regarding occupational safety and health
• Reviewing and analyzing safety and health programs to assess effectiveness and compliance
• Identifying physical and chemical hazards
• Maintaining detailed inspection and investigation records
• Preparing case files
• Drafting narratives and citations
• Providing compliance assistance, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions
• Providing testimony relative to citations issued in depositions, or informal and formal administrative hearings
• Delivering presentations, training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public.

• Experience conducting workplace safety and health audits to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions.
• Experience reading and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and rules.
• Experience with enforcement or compliance with state laws and rules, federal laws and regulations, or industry standards.

• Recent experience conducting workplace safety and health (occupational safety and health) inspections and/or investigations. Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health:
  In-depth knowledge of modern safety practices, principles, and the recognition and control of workplace hazards, with the ability to evaluate safety management systems and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
• Industrial hygiene training or experience.
• Excellent writing skills:
  The ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Experience in preparing reports, official communications, or similar materials is highly valued.
• Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Management:
  Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Capable of working independently while maintaining a high level of productivity and attention to detail.
• Strong Interview and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to interview witnesses, employees, management, and victims to gather critical information, along with excellent interpersonal skills to deal with diverse individuals professionally, tactfully, and with sensitivity.
• Public Speaking and Reporting:
  Comfort and competence in speaking to groups, delivering training sessions, or presenting findings to leadership or external stakeholders.
• Spanish fluency, in addition to English.

You will gain meaningful employment and be a part of a team helping every employee and employer within the state. The mission of UOSH is to help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for every worker in the State of Utah. For more information about our division please visit our website .

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here .

The Utah Labor Commission plays a vital role in Utah’s economy by ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and housing. The Commission’s five divisions, Adjudication, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, Industrial Accidents, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), and Utah…