Compliance Safety and Health Officer at State

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FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $25.90 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Final date to receive applications – 10/12/2026*

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? 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.

• Prior experience working with UOSH.
• 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.