M&B-2025-4 Occupational Safety Consultant 1 - Repost
Trenton, NJ
Full Time
Management and Budget
Experienced
Open to: State-Wide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $65,036.01 - $92,158.59
Opening Date: 3/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Health Safety and Facility Management
Office of Occupational Health and Safety
428 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent New Jersey State employees in a competitive title who meet the requirements below.
Applicants who already filed for this posting need not reapply, as previously submitted resumes will be taken into consideration for this position.
Description
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts either on-site safety enforcement inspections to identify workplace hazards or occupational safety consultation visits to assist employers in developing and implementing an effective safety program and in expediting compliance with the standards, rules, and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and/or the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA); does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Assist the Office of Occupational Health and Safety (OOHS), within the Division of Health, Safety and Facility Management, in leading safety enforcement inspections, field investigations, and preparing inspection reports. Respond to workplace accidents, incidents, and investigations conducted by regulatory agencies. Provide insight and recommendations in developing an effective safety program. Advise management about solutions to unsafe occupational conditions. Compile injury and illness data and prepare summary reports. Conduct educational safety training which relate to hazard control, personal protective equipment (PPE), handling and storage of hazardous materials, emergency action plans and procedures, etc., in accordance with NJ Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Regulations.
Preferred Skill Set
Preference will be given to applicants who have the ability to interpret and apply PEOSH and OSHA standards, rules, and regulations.
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of experience in the identification, analysis and/or solution of workplace safety hazards involving the application of Federal OSHA and/or nationally recognized safety standards.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: Appointees will be required to complete a specialized training course for Compliance Safety and Health Officers conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $65,036.01 - $92,158.59
Opening Date: 3/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Health Safety and Facility Management
Office of Occupational Health and Safety
428 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent New Jersey State employees in a competitive title who meet the requirements below.
Applicants who already filed for this posting need not reapply, as previously submitted resumes will be taken into consideration for this position.
Description
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts either on-site safety enforcement inspections to identify workplace hazards or occupational safety consultation visits to assist employers in developing and implementing an effective safety program and in expediting compliance with the standards, rules, and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and/or the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA); does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Assist the Office of Occupational Health and Safety (OOHS), within the Division of Health, Safety and Facility Management, in leading safety enforcement inspections, field investigations, and preparing inspection reports. Respond to workplace accidents, incidents, and investigations conducted by regulatory agencies. Provide insight and recommendations in developing an effective safety program. Advise management about solutions to unsafe occupational conditions. Compile injury and illness data and prepare summary reports. Conduct educational safety training which relate to hazard control, personal protective equipment (PPE), handling and storage of hazardous materials, emergency action plans and procedures, etc., in accordance with NJ Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Regulations.
Preferred Skill Set
Preference will be given to applicants who have the ability to interpret and apply PEOSH and OSHA standards, rules, and regulations.
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of experience in the identification, analysis and/or solution of workplace safety hazards involving the application of Federal OSHA and/or nationally recognized safety standards.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: Appointees will be required to complete a specialized training course for Compliance Safety and Health Officers conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.
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