OSH Safety Consultant II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000853
- Class code
- 20000853
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for OSH Safety Consultant II is $3,673 to $5,877 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000853.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Provides technical assistance to employers in recognizing and controlling potential safety hazards in the workplace. Conducts voluntary consultative surveys to identify potential safety hazards to assure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations. Advises employers as to the nature of safety hazards and makes recommendations for effective abatement. Develops workplace safety training programs for employees and employers; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Provides technical assistance to employers to enhance workplace safety. Independently conducts consultative safety surveys to identify potential safety hazards and violations of OSH standards, rules, and regulations for private and public sector employers and employees. Advises employers as to the nature of safety hazards and makes recommendations for effective abatement; explains acceptable alternatives available to comply with occupational safety standards. Documents safety hazards using written notes, photographs, measurements, and technical safety equipment. Researches literature on occupational safety and health laws, standards, and technical developments in the field of job safety.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR an associate's degree in occupational safety and health. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in occupational safety and health, safety training, or a related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in occupational safety and health, occupational safety and health internship, safety, or health training, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in applying OSHA regulations to the workplace will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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