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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COMPLIANCE OFFICER II

Recruitment #23-001344-0001

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Introduction

The Division of Labor and Industry is accepting applications from qualified applicants to fill current open positions. Applicants in pool will remain active for one year and be considered as opening occurs.

GRADE

ASTD15

LOCATION OF POSITION

1710 Underpass Way, Suite 200, Hagerstown, MD 21704

POSITION DUTIES

Identifies and documents workplace hazards in order to improve workplace safety and health for all Maryland workers.

Identifies unsafe working conditions to eliminate hazards by performing inspections, interventions, and other
compliance assistance activities in accordance with the Field Operations Manual (FOM) and Cooperative
Compliance Program (CCP) policies.

Prepares and files written and oral reports of inspections and training activities in a logical, concise and effective
format to document compliance activities in accordance with Agency policy.

Provides technical support to the public to enhance understanding of workplace hazards in accordance with the FOM.

Communicates, interprets and demonstrates professional knowledge of Maryland Occupational Safety and Health
laws and standards to assist customers in abatement of unsafe conditions in accordance with the FOM.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience in the inspection of work places to ensure compliance and initiate enforcement of state and federal occupational safety and health laws, regulations and standards.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in the interpretation and application of fire, health or safety regulations and the preparation of narrative reports documenting factual findings of inspections or investigations on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours to include twelve credit hours in construction, engineering, fire, manufacturing or occupational safety and health technologies from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non- commissioned officer in General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance classifications or General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance specialty codes in the Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Applicants who do not have 30 credit hours to include twelve credit hours in construction, engineering, fire, manufacturing or occupational safety and health technologies from an accredited college or university must have at least six months of work experience as a safety compliance officer identifying and documenting workplace hazards and issuing citations.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Power Point, and experience using Google Docs to share Excel spreadsheets and other documents. 

Ability to speak and write fluent Spanish.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to state employees only

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employee in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hours a day basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. *Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process*

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

**Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may  submit via email to felicia.ransome@maryland.gov.  Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

MDOL Office of Human Resources
Attn: OSHC CO II(#23-001344-0001)FR
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.




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