Arizona Department of Occupational Safety & Health/Consultation Section
800 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 85007

Salary: $57,542.58

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

We are currently looking for an individual to join our Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) team, which is tasked with conducting scheduled visits and on-site training for employers throughout Arizona. By working with employers collaboratively, we build a relationship where questions can be asked without fear.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Promote, assist and execute scheduled training for external customers needing OSHA standards training through a request
• Assisting with scheduled Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) initial and recertification audits
• Answering and following through on questions generated by the external customers who need the most up to date OSHA information so that they can implement it within their program or workplace
• Attending and completing scheduled safety and health training classes to improve upon skills necessary to enhance knowledge in the field
• Attending, contributing and offering solutions to the Arizona Management System in place for the Consultation Department.

Knowledge of:
• The OSHA Field Operations Manual (FOM).
• Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures.
• ADOSH Policies and Procedures.
• OSHA Information System (OIS).
• The OSHA Standards, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Codes as well as consensus standards.
• Occupational safety and health hazard recognition, (e.g. unsafe trenching practices, fall hazards, electrical hazards, machine guarding) and their potential for causing injury and/or illnesses.
• Effective methods for eliminating or controlling occupational safety and health standards.
• Windows, Gmail Suite, Excel and Word.

Skill in:
• Oral and written communication.
• Typing and using a keyboard.
• Time Management.
• Interpretation of laws, standards, rules and operating procedures.
• Use and performance of a variety of technical monitoring equipment.
• Application of cost effective and appropriate corrective measures to control work-place safety hazards.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Recognition and evaluation of occupational safety and health hazards.
• Investigative procedures, report writing, and documentation of case files.
• Leadership skills.

Ability to:
• Manage reports to meet deadlines.
• Manage heavy workloads with high level of accuracy and production.
• Review and interpret employer’s safety and health management systems.
• Work well under pressure.
• To recognize hazardous conditions in workplaces within the construction, general and agricultural industries.
• Recognizing and engaging those with different backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives to bridge gaps in understanding of differing viewpoints, as well as ensuring persons with diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input in the decision making process.

Ideal candidates will have:
• Degree (B.A., B.S. or A.A.S) in occupational safety and health, industrial safety, or related fields or;
• Six years of work related industrial safety experience providing a broad industrial safety knowledge base including general industry, construction and agriculture;
• Professional designations related to the broad practice of safety and health such as but not limited to; Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Registered Safety Professional (RSP), Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OSHT), Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST), and any other broadly recognized designation in the Occupational Safety and Health field.
• Industrial safety-related training courses and seminars and active membership in professional industrial safety organizations.

Arizona Driver's License:
Must possess valid Arizona Driver's License. Required In-state and out-of-state travel is required. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must complete any required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207 (12). Employees may be required to use their own transportation, as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be eligible to participate in the state employee health/disability insurance plan, and you are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS participation may begin immediately or upon your 27th week of employment. Contributions are matched by the employer

If you have any questions please feel free to call 602-542-5559 or email HR@azica.gov for assistance.