State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Occupational Safety And Health Officer (0005AR)

$31.60-$40.21 Hourly / $2,527.94-$3,216.60 BiWeekly /
$65,979.00-$83,953.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Division, this class is accountable for providing consultative services to all employees and/or employers regarding occupational safety and health.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade in the performance of routine tasks; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Conducts basic occupational safety and health surveys of public employer work sites including basic evaluations of all types of equipment, construction, and personnel to ensure compliance with State Occupational Safety and Health Act;
  • Interviews managers, employees, union officials and others to obtain information;
  • Uses chemical, mechanical and electrical principles and procedures to measure, evaluate and control occupational health hazards;
  • Analyzes heat, illumination, radiation, noise, vibration, vapors and other physical hazards;
  • Calibrates technical instruments;
  • Provides technical assistance to public or private employers as requested;
  • Conducts site visits at occupational health clinics to ensure compliance with state statutes;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of occupational safety and health;
    • state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts and standards;
    • interviewing methods and techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in occupational safety and health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in occupational safety and health, chemistry, mechanical engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury due to climbing and working with electrical panels and unguarded equipment.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Occupational Safety and Health Officer in Salary Group AR 19 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final 23-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2023
CLASS: 0005AR; EST: 2/4/1994; REV: 3/14/2023;