New job Safety Officer - Workplace Safety Representative in Michigan
Safety Officer - Workplace Safety Representative
Company : State of Michigan
Salary : $44,782 - $73,715 a year
Location : Michigan
Full Description
Job Description
The Workplace Safety Representative (WSR), also known as a Safety Officer, inspects workplaces to ensure they are in compliance with Michigan occupational safety regulations, as delineated in the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and its rules. Inspections are conducted in response to employee complaints; referrals from other government agencies; employer reports of inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of eye; fatalities; and priority lists of random and targeted establishments. The WSR documents their inspection activities in electronic case files, which can include proposed citations, and which are reviewed by supervisors for final issuance. The primary objective of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is to reduce the number of workplace injuries and fatalities.
The WSR performs a broad range of general industry workplaces, including manufacturing, governmental, agricultural, retail, wholesale, service, transportation, and healthcare by completing a variety of professional assignments involving the review, investigation, and analysis of workplace operations, environment, equipment, and production methods in a broad range of general industry workplaces to ensure the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and other workplace safety rules and regulations are appropriately adhered to providing a safe and healthy work environment for Michigan workers. Applies knowledge, practices, rules, policies and regulations related to industry standards to minimize potential safety and health risks in the workplace.
The WSR performs a broad range of general industry workplaces, including manufacturing, governmental, agricultural, retail, wholesale, service, transportation, and healthcare by completing a variety of professional assignments involving the review, investigation, and analysis of workplace operations, environment, equipment, and production methods in a broad range of general industry workplaces to ensure the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and other workplace safety rules and regulations are appropriately adhered to providing a safe and healthy work environment for Michigan workers. Applies knowledge, practices, rules, policies and regulations related to industry standards to minimize potential safety and health risks in the workplace.
Work Coverage Area: Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Mecosta
Work Location (Home Office): Designated as Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Mecosta
Candidate must possess a valid driver's license.
View the Position Description for the WSR 9-P11 here: POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position involves an initial orientation and a combination of virtual, classroom, and on-site training period for the first 5-7 months. During this period the new employee is required to be in Lansing at least half of the weeks. The new employees is typically expected to stay overnight in Lansing Monday night to Thursday night unless he or she lives 75 miles or less from Lansing. The state reimburses employees for travel expenses.
Workplace Safety Representatives work from a home office (that is, their home) rather than a State office building.
The Workplace Safety Representative is issued a state vehicle, which must be parked overnight in a secure location in the county to which the position is assigned. Examples of a secure location are the employee's home (if they reside in the designated county) and the parking lot of any governmental facility.
A typical 40-hour workweek of a Workplace Safety Representative could include an equivalent of two days in the field conducting inspections; two days at home documenting the inspection results in a case file; and one day performing administrative duties and attending meetings and training.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Workplace Safety Representative 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Workplace Safety Representative 10
One year of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9.
Workplace Safety Representative P11
Two years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10.
Workplace Safety Representative 12
Three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, including two years equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10 or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative P11.
Professional Work Experience
Professional work experience is gained in a professional occupation or classification requiring a bachelor's degree (or the Civil Service determined equivalent). To qualify at this level, the professional work experience should show progressively more responsible job duties from the entry level (9) through the experienced level (P11) or advanced level (12) in state service. For an example of professional work and the growth, please see the Workplace Safety Representative (Safety Officer) Job Specification (Download PDF reader).
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Workplace Safety Representative 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Workplace Safety Representative 10
One year of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9.
Workplace Safety Representative P11
Two years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10.
Workplace Safety Representative 12
Three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, including two years equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10 or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative P11.
Professional Work Experience
Professional work experience is gained in a professional occupation or classification requiring a bachelor's degree (or the Civil Service determined equivalent). To qualify at this level, the professional work experience should show progressively more responsible job duties from the entry level (9) through the experienced level (P11) or advanced level (12) in state service. For an example of professional work and the growth, please see the Workplace Safety Representative (Safety Officer) Job Specification (Download PDF reader).
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Workplace Safety Representative 10
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) One year of responsibility for workplace safety in a general industry environment, or, 2) One year of experience investigating/inspecting industrial plants for compliance with occupational safety standards.
Workplace Safety Representative P11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) Two years of experience investigating/inspecting industrial plants for compliance with occupational safety standards or, 2) Two years of responsibility for workplace safety in a general industry environment.
Workplace Safety Representative 12
Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school, AND 1) Three years of experience investigating/inspecting industrial plants for compliance with occupational safety standards, or 2) Three years of responsibility for workplace safety in a general industry environment.
Workplace Safety Representative 10
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) One year of responsibility for workplace safety in a general industry environment, or, 2) One year of experience investigating/inspecting industrial plants for compliance with occupational safety standards.
Workplace Safety Representative P11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) Two years of experience investigating/inspecting industrial plants for compliance with occupational safety standards or, 2) Two years of responsibility for workplace safety in a general industry environment.
Workplace Safety Representative 12
Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school, AND 1) Three years of experience investigating/inspecting industrial plants for compliance with occupational safety standards, or 2) Three years of responsibility for workplace safety in a general industry environment.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
This position requires an annual audiometric test. Also, some positions may include the mandatory use of a respirator, which requires an annual physical to ensure the ability to perform the duties of this position. In addition, some positions may require candidates to pass a hyperbaric tunnel physical as a portion of the interview process in order to ensure the ability to perform investigations in a pressurized tunnel.
1. A cover letter, in the cover letter explain why you are interested in this position;
2. Detailed resume indicating specific dates of employment and detailed job duties; and
3. Your official college transcript(s) to your application.
For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to Evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
ll classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify (Download PDF reader) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Some positions may require candidates to pass a hyperbaric tunnel physical as a portion of the interview process in order to ensure the ability to perform safety investigations in a pressurized tunnel.
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/WorkplaceSafetyRepresentative_396867_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)