OSHA Safety Officer II pay range

What the state says the job is

Department of Labor employees apply the extensive Federal Code and supplemental State standards in inspecting the full range of occupational areas covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and its subsequent amendments. Work assignments are generally made in a geographic territory covering several counties except in metropolitan areas of sufficient volume to demand one or more officers full-time. Foremost responsibilities involve documentation and support of alleged violations of standards and cooperative work with employers where possible in corrective measures. Employees evaluate employer effectiveness in implementing management control systems for protection of employee safety and health, training and safety committees as required by statute.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of the Interpretive application of Federal and State occupational safety and health standards and regulation promulgated under the Occupations Safety and Health Act of 1970. Working knowledge of engineering concepts and standards to recommended engineering controls to achieve desired level of safety. Working knowledge of the operational procedures of the occupational areas inspected. Ability to apply inspection and enforcement procedures with confidence, consistency, courtesy, and tact, and to work with all levels of management. Ability to prepare standard Occupational Safety and Health Act reports and concise, supportive narratives interpreting and explaining actions resu ...

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution preferably with a major in occupational safety, industrial management or technology, industrial engineering, engineering operations, or a closely related curriculum; AND four years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections. Three of the four years of qualifying experience must be served in a federal or state OSHA department in the capacity of a safety compliance officer, which should include two years conducting independent inspections; OR Associate degree in industrial safety and health technology, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; and six years of experience in occup ...