Compliance Safety and Health Officer

Do you have a professional background in safety? Do you have a self-starter attitude and thrive with minimal supervision? Are you interested in playing a part in helping to create a safe and healthy working environment for all employees within the state? If yes, apply today! The Utah Labor Commission has a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) position open within the Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) division. 

 

**This position is eligible for full-time telework for State of Utah residents, with occasional travel to Salt Lake City for training. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will independently schedule and perform a full range of workplace safety and health inspections throughout the State of Utah in every industry to evaluate employer compliance with state occupational safety and health regulations.  This may include:

Analyzing facts and evidence gathered during an investigation to determine if a workplace safety violation occurred 

Researching specific safety and health laws and rules incorporated by the state

Issuing or recommending issuance of citations and penalties for infractions involving violations of state laws and rules regarding occupational safety and health

Reviewing and analyzing safety and health programs to assess effectiveness and compliance

Identifying physical and chemical hazards

Maintaining detailed inspection and investigation records

Preparing case files 

Drafting narratives and citations

Providing compliance assistance, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions

Providing testimony relative to citations issued in depositions, or informal and formal administrative hearings

Delivering presentations, training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience conducting workplace safety and health audits to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions.

Experience reading and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and rules.

Experience with enforcement or compliance with state laws and rules, federal laws and regulations, or industry standards.  

PREFERRED 

Recent experience conducting workplace safety and health (occupational safety and health) inspections and/or investigations. Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health: In-depth knowledge of modern safety practices, principles, and the recognition and control of workplace hazards, with the ability to evaluate safety management systems and implement solutions to mitigate risks.

Industrial hygiene training or experience.

Excellent writing skills: The ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

Experience in preparing reports, official communications, or similar materials is highly valued. 

Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Capable of working independently while maintaining a high level of productivity and attention to detail.

Strong Interview and Communication Skills: Proven ability to interview witnesses, employees, management, and victims to gather critical information, along with excellent interpersonal skills to deal with diverse individuals professionally, tactfully, and with sensitivity.

Public Speaking and Reporting: Comfort and competence in speaking to groups, delivering training sessions, or presenting findings to leadership or external stakeholders.

Spanish fluency, in addition to English.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM 

You will gain meaningful employment and be a part of a team helping every employee and employer within the state. The mission of UOSH is to help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for every worker in the State of Utah. For more information about our division please visit our website.

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here.

AGENCY 

The Utah Labor Commission plays a vital role in Utah’s economy by ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and housing.  The Commission’s five divisions, Adjudication, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, Industrial Accidents, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), and Utah Occupational Safety and Health Administration (UOSH), ensure that the Labor Commission touches every business in Utah in multiple ways. From the Office of Coal Mine Safety in Price to the southern Utah Adjudication office in St. George, to the Commission’s HQ in downtown Salt Lake, Utah Labor Commission employees cover the state to enhance safety in Utah’s workplaces and achieve fairness in employment and housing.

 Supplemental Information:

• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).
• Job: #37012, Safety and Health Officer.
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers. Prior UOSH employees may be hired at their previous wage.
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.