OSH Agricultural Safety Officer I

Agency

Dept of Labor

Division

Occupational Safety Health Admin Div

Job Classification Title

OSHA Safety Officer I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Departments principle regulatory enforcement and promotional programs and the administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions bureaus and offices under each which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor please visit our website at of Work

The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Departments principle regulatory enforcement and promotional programs and administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions bureaus and offices under each which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor please visit our website at

OSH Compliance Bureaus: OSH Compliance comprised of the East West and Agricultural Safety and Health Bureaus conducts compliance inspections to identify safety and health hazards that are in violation of OSHA standards documents those violations and then issues the appropriate citations and penalties per established procedures. Compliance inspectors identify corrective measures for each hazard and work closely with the employer to ensure implementation of those measures. They investigate safety & health complaints filed by employees as well as accidents fatalities and catastrophic events in the workplace and assist with training & outreach activities statewide.
The trainee position is entry-level professional work in a 24-month training progression as Safety Compliance Officer Trainee. The trainee will be given supervised on-the-job training by qualified Safety Compliance Officers in the development of job skills and experience. Upon successful completion of the training Associates may be allocated into an OSHA Safety Compliance Officer I position which includes the following description of work below:
Safety Compliance Officer (SCO) position requires identifying workplace hazards (and potential hazards); recommending citations for alleged violations and making appropriate referrals; inspecting a variety of establishments; performing safety and health hazard assessments; evaluating employers hazard abatement efforts; preparing reports investigating fatalities accidents and complaints as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. After successful training program the Trainee should qualify to perform these duties.

This position is located in the Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau (ASH). In addition to conducting compliance inspections ASH inspectors perform safety and health related pre-occupancy and post occupancy inspections of migrant farmworker housing in accordance with the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina. During preoccupancy inspections ASH inspectors work in a consultative role to identify hazards and violations provide abatement assistance approve abatements and certify migrant farmworker housing. The position requires someone who is culturally sensitive consistent flexible practical and able to work with a wide range of personalities. The person in this position must be responsive to the community we serve and the needs of the bureau. Efficient and proactive scheduling practices are essential as well as strong time-management skills. Inspectors in this position will also develop coordinate and conduct occupational safety and health training for employers and employees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position will close at 11:59 pm the night before the end date.

This position is bilingual (English & Spanish) required.

This is a repost. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to remain under consideration.

Agricultural Safety & Health Officer I NC16

This position may be filled as Safety Compliance Officer (SCO Trainee if there are no fully qualified SCOI candidates in the applicant pool. The hiring salary for a SCO Trainee is $57983. The hiring salary for a fully qualified SCOI is $61000.

• The SCO with an understanding of industrial engineering concepts must be knowledgeable and decisive in consistently applying the OSHNC standards.

• Must be a self-motivated professional who has outstanding time management database management and scheduling skills.

• Must be physically mentally and emotionally capable of conducting independent inspections.

• Must have excellent documentation and writing skills to write legally defensible reports and must be proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

• The SCO trainee must have excellent verbal communication skills. Duties of a SCOI include speaking with complainants employers state and local agencies (including law enforcement) and NCDOL personnel.

• Ability to speak understand and write in Spanish and English is required.

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.

• Must be resourceful.

• The SCO will be required to evaluate and make recommendations on unusual problems.

• Extensive in-state travel.

• Valid Drivers License is required

SCO I:
Bachelor s degree preferably with a major in occupational safety industrial management or technology industrial engineering industrial arts engineering operations or a closely-related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or Associate s degree in industrial safety and health technology or a closely-related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SCO Trainee:
Bachelors degree preferably with a major in occupational safety industrial management or technology industrial engineering industrial arts engineering operations or a closely-related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate s degree in industrial safety and health technology or a closely-related curriculum from an appropriately accreditedinstitution and two years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicants enrolled in an applicable bachelors or masters degree program will be considered if all degree requirements will be completed by the end of the current semester. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant providing an official transcript or other proof the degree has been conferred prior to the first day of employment.

TRAVEL AND WORK LOCATIONS:
This position is a telework position and will work out of a home office (high speed internet connection and reliable cell phone service is required).
Extensive weekly travel throughout the state is required with occasional overnight stays. Applicants must live within 50 miles of one of the following NCDOL field offices: Asheville Charlotte Winston Salem or Raleigh. Applicants living in the eastern part of the state will not be considered.

During the months of December through May most work assignments will be in the western part of the state and overnight stays may be required to efficiently complete work assignments. During the months of May through November work assignments may be in any part of the state. Training occurs throughout the year and may take place anywhere in the state. Location of work assignments will be assigned based on the needs of the bureau and are subject to change. A state-issued vehicle computer office equipment and cell phone will be provided for work-related use.

Language Requirements:
English and Spanish Bilingual required.
If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge Skills and Abilities required for the position the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional minimum education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Departments principle regulatory enforcement and promotional programs and administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions bureaus and offices under each which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor please visit our website at https:/ you are the selected candidate for the position you will be required to submit a IO-year CERTIFIED driving record as a condition of employment.
In addition all new hires to the agency will be subject to a pre-employment drug test. To apply for this position please click APPLY link ATTACHED RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit all experience must be included in the work history sections. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

People eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
NCDOL uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies knowledge skills and abilities internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will bescreened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

NC Department of Labor
Human Resources Division
Kyla Virden

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree preferably with a major in occupational safety industrial management or technology industrial engineering industrial arts engineering operations or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or Associate degree in industrial safety and health technology or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Kyla Starr Virden

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