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Address:  Arizona Department of Occupational Safety & Health/Compliance Section
2675 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Salary: $70,000.00 - $73,00.00 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: September 23, 2024

This position provides and promotes the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program to a variety of employers across the State of Arizona through visits and outreach training, which includes conducting Voluntary Protection Program inspections; providing industry best practices when necessary; Recommending improvements to existing safety and health management systems; Reviewing annual SHARP and VPP summary reports from employers; Reviewing Arizona and National Bureau of Labor Statistics Data to determine injury/illness trends for Arizona businesses, Encouraging employer participation in an ADOSH Partnership program. The position also requires the active involvement in associations and external trade shows where ADOSH is invited to speak on the current trends for compliance and consultation best practices.

The position will be a direct supervisor for three consultants, and one trainer. Indirectly, the position will help support another seven in the Phoenix Consultation Department when the Phoenix Consultation Supervisor is absent or out in the field visiting with an employer or organization.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Supervising the Tucson Consultation, Education, and Training Section to include: scheduling regular 1:1s, completing annual evaluations, and hiring for vacant positions.
● Evaluate and coordinate safety and health visits received in the ADOSH Tucson Office for high hazard industries or small businesses then distribute to appropriate consultant for scheduling.
● Review and approve consultant Salesforce requests and reports, including any necessary forms discussed during the consultant's visit, cover letter, narrative presented, hazard evaluation, OSHA standards or rules referenced as well as recommendations for best practices.
● Review and log trainer reports submitted by Training Officer and other ADOSH staff members. Review and approve completed Salesforce reports, including any necessary forms discussed during the consultant's visit, cover letter, narrative presented, hazard evaluation, OSHA standards or rules references as well as recommendations for best practices.
● Answering and following through on questions generated by external customers who need the most up to date OSHA information so that they can implement it within their Safety and Health Management Systems, Safety Programs and workplace.
● Refer employers to ADOSH Partnership programs or exemplary programs for consideration by the Assistant Director.
● Assist Assistant Director with scheduled SHARP & VPP initial and recertification audits and review required annual SHARP employer submissions.
● Promote, assist, and execute scheduled outreach training for external customers needing OSHA standards training through a request.
● Participate in Safety Summits which requires this position's involvement in order to successfully complete the event.
● Attend and complete scheduled safety and health training classes to improve upon skills necessary to enhance knowledge in the field.
● Conduct presentations and training sessions in classroom settings as well as webinars on topics related to safety and health.
● Perform oral presentations to trade groups, associations, organizations (public and private) including governmental or regulatory agencies.

Knowledge of
● The ADOSH Salesforce Integrated Management Information Systems.
● The OSHA Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual (CPPM).
● Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures
● ADOSH policies, procedures, and rules
● OIS OSHA Information System.
● Advanced knowledge of the OSHA standards as well as consensus standards
● Windows, Google Suite, Excel, Power Point, Database, Adobe Acrobat, Web-based iLinc system, Salesforce and smart phone apps
● The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Voluntary Protection Programs
● The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Partnership Programs
● The Knowledge of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Alliance Programs

Skills in
● Oral and written communication
● Typing and using a keyboard
● Developing spreadsheets and databases
● Creating detailed Partnership, Alliance, and VPP reports
● Logic and analytical skills
● Project Management skills
● Leadership skills
● Develop detailed outreach training material for external customers
● Public speaking

Ability to
● Manage consultant reports to meet deadlines of external customers
● Manage heavy workloads with high level of accuracy and production
● Review and interpret employer's safety and health management systems
● Works well under pressure
● Effectively works as a member of a team
● Leader of a team completing a project or goal
● Create and present presentations to small and large groups
● Visit new industries that have not worked with the Consultation Department before
● Create tools for external customers in order to stay in-compliance with the OSHA standards
● Ability to recognize and engage those with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
BS in a related Safety and/or Health field from an accredited college or university; or 6 yrs. of work-related safety exp in the following General Industry settings, Construction Industry, and Agriculture Industry where reports were drafted as a result of walk around audits of said industry; or 4 yrs work-related safety exp in the following: General Industry settings, Construction Industry Construction Industry. Supervisory experience.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate Arizona driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be eligible to participate in the state employee health/disability insurance plan, and you are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS participation may begin immediately or upon your 27th week of employment. Contributions are matched by the employer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 602-542-5559 or email HR@azica.gov for assistance.