Workers' Safety Specialist

Overview

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provide consultation services for private and public employers within the State of Wyoming. Schedule and conduct comprehensive health and safety surveys of Wyoming workplaces to educate employers and enforce the safety and health standards of the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Act. Write extensive reports documenting hazards, evaluating safety programs, and establishing improvement plans. Provide public training classes on various regulatory topics.

In addition to compensation, employment at the Department of Workforce Services provides the following:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package please visit the benefits information page

Sheridan County is located in north central Wyoming. Wyoming’s Jewel, Sheridan Counties fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wide-open spaces. Providing history with a view – from Main Street to the magnificent backdrop of the Bighorn Mountains – Sheridan offers modern hospitality with old west charm. Sheridan County information can be found online.

Human Resources Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Make independent decisions in the field regarding rules and regulations, interpretation, and their application to specific site conditions.
• Interview onsite management, employees, general contractor, and subcontractors to determine employee exposure and employer knowledge in a formal and informal setting.
• Schedule and conduct comprehensive safety and health surveys of industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, agricultural businesses, construction work sites, and oil and gas drilling, servicing, and special servicing activities.
• Analyze the workplace to identify potential and existing safety and health hazards.
• Provide specific information to demonstrate the value of a safe workplace, evaluate accident trends, and educate employers.
• Determine the root cause of hazardous conditions and provide technical assistance to abate the hazards.
• Issue hazard notices, advise on agency policies and procedures, communicate abatement options and establish reasonable correction due dates and interim protections and actions needed for hazard abatement.
• Write policy and operating procedures for the division.
• Manage abatement responses and extension requests, providing technical assistance and training when needed.
• Evaluate safety management systems and provide recommendations.
• Utilize a wide variety of electronic safety and health instruments to establish compliance with health and safety-related codes and standards.
• Knowledge and ability to use current OSHA limits to determine exposures.
• Evaluate Safety and Health Management systems to determine if employers meet federal requirements for exemption from scheduled compliance inspections.
• Design, develop, and deliver regulatory training individually or with a team to meet the needs of employers within the state.
• Promote and market the agency's services and recognition programs to employers throughout the state.
• Provide training and information to internal and external clients.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with experience as an Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician, Safety Manager, Safety Officer, Safety Technician, or Safety Training Officer. A strong knowledge base in one or more of the following;
Oil and Gas, General Industry, Construction, or Industrial Hygiene preferred. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Has substantial knowledge of Wyoming health and safety standards.
• Technical knowledge about processes and safety and health hazards.
• Ability to recognize imminent danger hazards and when personal protective equipment is necessary.
• Ability to possess an understanding of safety and health management systems, accident analysis and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to prepare and write extensive technical reports of survey findings, monitoring results, and abatement recommendations.
• Ability to record field notes accurately.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage caseload efficiently and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Knowledge of instructional design strategies and adult learning principles, and multicultural principles to produce effective training.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Ability to utilize presentation equipment and sound systems.
• Ability to use presentation graphic software to develop presentation material.
• Knowledge of evaluation strategies to apply to training programs.
• Knowledge of Google products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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