OFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix AZ 85012

Salary: $24.6568 HRLY/$51286.14 Salary

Grade: 19

Closing Date: January 29 2026

The Occupational Health and Safety Consultant III working under the general direction of the DCS Occupational Health and Safety Consultant 4 and the Administrator of the Division of Business Support Services with the Department of Child Safety (DCS). This position is responsible for a variety of actions regarding the health and safety of DCS employees throughout the state working to ensure that the strategic goals established by the Operational Risk Management Department are met.

The Occupational Health and Safety Consultant 3 reviews responds and processes all Unusual Incident Reports statewide and compiles reports based on specialized data and information. Responds to disease and exposures with the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protocols.

The person in this position will assist in the development implementation and support of special projects related to the Operational Risk Management departments mission of creating a safe and healthy work environment for all DCS employees.

• Provides administrative and operational support including technical assistance in all areas of risk management including but not limited to: floor plan reviews accident/incident reports OSHA/Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) violations and complaints and life safety matters.
  
• Unusual Incident Report (UIR) response processing and tracking of all reports. Includes entry into the Risk Management database and pulling statistical data for management. Understand the specific needs and challenges of DCS Staff. Knowledge of office security and security guard post orders.
  
• Assist Risk Manager with development communication and implementation of Emergency Action Plans for each DCS office statewide. Quarterly review of office Fire Warden/Searcher assignments and training reviews.
  
• Research and processing of Facility Improvement Notices (FIN) assigned through the Landport Facilities Management System.
  
• Environmental indoor air quality assessments including initial assessment to determine if hazardous conditions exist. This is done through occupant surveys and building assessment and coordinated with Office of Real Estate (ORE).
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• DCS Policy and Procedures
  
• Regulatory requirements established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  
• State and Federal agency rules and applicable laws
  
• Practical application of safety management and loss prevention with Arizona Dept. of Administration (ADOA)

Skills in:

• Oral and written communication
  
• Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with the agency staff or representatives of other government agencies specifically ADOA
  
• Customer service skills
  
• Organization and time management
  
• Administrative tasks including use of Microsoft Office programs

Ability to:

• Interpretation of all Federal and State safety standards regulations laws rules and codes
  
• Work independently or cooperatively
  
• Administrative tasks including use of Microsoft Office programs.

The ideal candidate will possess two or more years of experience in the field of Risk Management administrative support or communications role: must possess strong communication skills written and oral.

Requires the possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.11). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration. Mileage may be reimbursed if applicable. (Arizona Administrative Code Revised 1/29/2020)

Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.

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:Drivers License Requirements.

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  

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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting or by email at. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at or by email at. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.