OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST 1 - 08112026- 79804

Location: Memphis, TN – Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Shelby County

Salary: $4,057.00 monthly ($48,684.00 annually) – Full-Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in safety, industrial engineering, sciences, or a related field.
• OR an associate degree in safety, industrial engineering, sciences, or a related field plus at least two years of occupational safety and health experience.
• OR an associate/two-year degree in safety, industrial engineering, sciences, or a related field, one year of occupational safety and health experience, and completion of TOSHA’s 12-month internal apprenticeship program.
• Valid vehicle operator’s license.

About the Role

Under immediate supervision, this entry-level position is responsible for professional occupational safety inspection work of routine difficulty. The role involves learning to perform routine safety and health inspections in compliance with Tennessee OSHA (TOSHA) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Learn to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Provide guidance on technical issues to support regulatory compliance in public and private sector facilities.
• Develop effective communication skills through written correspondence, phone conversations, and in-person interactions with diverse individuals.
• Gain proficiency in using standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat) and agency-specific systems for managing case files, tracking inspections, and generating reports.
• Conduct workplace inspections to identify hazards and potential safety or health violations.
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines and established goals, perform administrative tasks, and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Gather and evaluate information, facts, and documentation to assess compliance with laws, regulations, or standards and determine violations or non-violations.
• Research and review occupational safety/health standards, directives, interpretations, and manuals (e.g., Field Operations Manual, Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual) to stay current on trends.
• Learn and apply proper use, maintenance, and calibration of safety and health equipment during inspections.
• Promote and market the On-Site Consultation Program to employers to encourage voluntary compliance and improve workplace safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the division’s mission and operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Competencies: Customer Focus, Manages Complexity, Action Oriented, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble Learning
• Knowledges: Building and Construction, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Active Learning and Listening, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Critical Thinking
• Abilities: Inductive Reasoning, Written Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Speech Clarity, Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
• Tools & Equipment: Computer/Printer, Safety and Health-Related Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Telephone/Cell Phone, Motor Vehicle