Environmental Health Manager II; OSHA Administration

Job Responsibilities

• You will research, investigate and provide interpretations on OSHA Health Standards and Health Variances.
• You will provide technical assistance on OSHA Health Standards to internal stakeholders, as well as, public and private sector employers and employees.
• You will manage the sampling program for OSHA Enforcement to include packing and shipping of samples and reviewing billing for accuracy.
• You will be responsible for assisting with the OSHA equipment inventory, including coordinating the repair of existing equipment and purchasing of new safety and health equipment.
• You will research and recommend health standards for adoption.
• You will research, evaluate, and provide opinions on variance requests for health standards from employers and assist with variance hearings and writing orders.
• You will perform a variety of other duties including, but not limited to, preparing reports, writing orders, and assisting with hearings.

• A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.
• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

• Successful completion of the OSHA Training Program or two (2) years’ experience in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Twelve (12) semester hours in chemistry.
• Three (3) years’ experience in industrial hygiene programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the interpretive application of State OSHA standards and regulations promulgated in the OSHA Act of 1970.
• Ability to make decisions and interpret State rules and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate standards on a statewide basis in researching proposed variances.
• Ability to develop well-founded recommendations.
• Ability to prepare concise written documentation of field research conclusions.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with management, collective organizations, labor and governmental officials.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.

• Must have a valid driver 's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• Position primarily works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• May require some overnight travel.
• Must be physically able to lift 25 lbs.

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.