OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COMPLIANCE OFFICER I

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An Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Officer I is the entry level of work in the inspection of workplaces to ensure compliance and to enforce state and federal occupational safety and health laws, regulations and standards. Employees in this classification do not supervise other compliance officers.

Participates in formal and on-the-job training programs related to safety and health inspection.  Learns how to interpret complex technical standards, policies and procedures necessary for enforcement of the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Law.

Under supervision, observes and participates in routine safety and health inspections and interventions in private and public sector establishments.

Develops, prepares and submits oral and/or written reports of field activity as required and requested.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: None

Note: Experience in the interpretation and application of fire, health or safety regulations and the preparation of narrative reports documenting factual findings of inspections or investigations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

An Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferably within the safety or occupational health fields of study)

Completion of an accredited certificate program in occupational safety and health.

Professional certifications in occupational safety and health (such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST)

Related experience such as performing safety and health inspections, identifying and correcting hazards, completing job hazard analyses.  

Willing to work in the following Maryland Counties:

Worcester, Dorchester, Wicomico, Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Kent

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in this classification are subject to call in on a 24 hours a day basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached, or carry an electronic pager

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation at 410-230-6317.

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 16-000532-0002/FR
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.