Cincinnati - Industrial Safety Hygienist

Senior Compliance Safety & Health Officer – Cincinnati, OH

Location:

Cincinnati Claims Office (135 Merchant Street Springdale, 45246)

Agency Contact:
Matthew Palte, HCM Sr. Analyst – matthew.p.2o.gov

• Working mainly in the field, serving as primary investigator on fatality and other complex enforcement inspections.
• Independently performing complex and comprehensive industrial hygiene and occupational safety inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with adopted OSHA standards.
• Providing Ohio public employers and employees with occupational health and safety compliance assistance.
• Identifying existing or potential safety and health hazards and/or facilitating compliance with adopted Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards in Ohio Revised Code & Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4167.

• Completion of undergraduate core program in environmental health, physical/natural science, or engineering.
• 12 months experience in a private sector or other governmental agency performing similar duties as an Industrial Safety Hygienist.
• Valid driver's license.
• Equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene safety practices, laws, rules & regulations; interviewing; investigative/inspection techniques & procedures; employee training & development; PERRP policies & procedures; natural sciences; public relations; OSHA Standards 1910, 1926 and 1928; consensus standards (ANSI, NEC, NFPA); and OSHA letters of interpretation.
• Skill in using PC and peripheral equipment; MS Office; direct reading instruments (sound‑level meter, octave band analyzer, single & multi‑gas meters, velometer); citing and interpreting federal OSHA regulations and standards; technical writing; conducting research; interpersonal communication; handling multiple projects; use of PERRP application and OSHA web application.
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions; define problems; prepare & maintain accurate reports; handle sensitive inquiries; prepare & deliver training; communicate technical data; work in field; coordinate resources; resolve complaints; market services; travel throughout State of Ohio; work independently or in a team.

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADAo.gov.

Position may require travel; the applicant must be able to provide own transportation and/or legally operate a state‑owned vehicle.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).