Occupational Safety Consultant (Occupational Safety Specialist 3)

About the role

Our mission is to equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies, and building codes, and provides consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds services. This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), which assures safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through the promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers. The role is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work involving the application of safety engineering principles for the prevention and control of occupational safety hazards.
• Work with employers, managers, employer associations, and employees to develop voluntary methods to provide safe and healthful workplaces.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States (completion of I-9 and E-Verify within three days of hire).

Qualifications

• One year of safety experience with a Federal or State occupational safety and health organization performing duties comparable to an Oregon OSHA Occupational Safety Specialist 2 level; OR
• A bachelor's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and two years of professional-level occupational safety and health program experience; OR
• An associate degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and four years of industrial safety program experience (at least two years must be professional-level occupational safety and health program experience); OR
• Six years of industrial safety program experience (at least two years must be professional-level occupational safety and health program experience).

Skills

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to assume the leadership role for occupational safety consultations.
• In-depth safety and health analysis skills.
• Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including assisting other staff with solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups; however, the person will be in a remote location and a very small office without a manager.
• Skill making decisions independently.
• Preference may be given to applicants with work experience in the agriculture industry.
• Preference may be given to applicants who can fluently speak, read, and write Spanish.

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment.
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

The salary range is $5,988 – $9,191 (non‑PERS eligible rate). If you are already a participating PERS member or become PERS eligible after six months of employment, the salary range increases by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay. Pay will be determined through a pay equity assessment based on relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in your application.

Schedule

This position is eligible to telework on a part‑time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently; however, regular scheduled office hours are also required. (Note: corrected to paragraph)