APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$40,110.48 to
$59,194.80
PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Safety Specialists are assigned to the Division of Industrial Relations to promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.
Incumbents receive training in performing some or all of the duties described in the series concept.
This position is with the Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA Enforcement Section. In a trainee capacity, a Safety Associate will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform safety inspections to ensure businesses are in compliance with the rules and regulations (29 Code Federal Requirements, 1910 General Industry Standards and the CFR 1926 Construction Standards). The incumbent will also issue citations with monetary penalties for violations of these standards. NOTE: Per NV State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 48 hours per year (part-time prorated) through June 30, 2015.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in safety and health, engineering, chemistry, biological or physical sciences, fire science, or business administration; OR Associate's degree in applied science, mechanical technology or closely related field and two years of experience in occupational safety and health; OR three years of experience in the building trades, industrial operations, or occupational safety and health in which safety hazard recognition and correction was a primary duty; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above.
Special Notes
This position is requires standby/call back notice.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This position requires up to 50 % travel.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
