OSH Health Compliance Officer I, Eastern NC (Evergreen)

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

OSHA Industrial Hygienist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This posting is being used to establish an ongoing pool of qualified candidates for current and future OSH Health Compliance Officer I vacancies throughout eastern North Carolina.

 

This is a statewide continuous recruitment for Health Compliance Officer I vacancies. Positions may become available for various field offices located throughout eastern North Carolina, which includes Raleigh and Wilmington. The candidate must live within a 50-mile radius of the field office where the position will be filled or willing to relocate within 90-days of accepting the position at the candidate’s expense. Specific work territories and residency requirements will be discussed with candidates as vacancies become available.

 

Salary Grade: NC 17
Salary Range: $60,881 - $106,544

 

• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Knowledgeable of industrial processes and potential occupational hazards.
• Working knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and industrial toxicology in order to determine the severity of a hazardous situation and the dangers of worker overexposure.
• Basic understanding of physiology is needed.
• Considerable knowledge of industrial processes, potential occupational health hazards and industrial hygiene sampling techniques is required.
• Thorough knowledge of sampling techniques and procedures in order to maintain a sufficient chain of evidence is required, with the ability to prove hazards in hearings or in court.
• Some understanding of hazard control methods and their effectiveness is required.
• Working knowledge of introductory statistics.
• Ability to gain the confidence of workers in industrial situation and the ability to explain hazards and convince management of the severity of hazards.
• A valid driver's license is required.

 

The HCO must have the ability to apply inspection and compliance procedures consistently, write detailed reports documenting inspection results, and apply principles associated with public health and safety incorporated in the federal and state occupational safety and health standards. The HCO contacts and interviews employees, places personal monitoring equipment on employees, observes employee work practices, and ensures the proper operation of monitoring equipment.

 

The HCO must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work with individuals at all levels of an organization and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. The HCO will be required to evaluate and make recommendations on unusual problems.

 

HCO I:

Master's degree in industrial hygiene with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, industrial hygiene, mechanical engineering, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in industrial hygiene inspections; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

If selected for the position, candidates will be required to submit a certified 10-year driving record as a condition of employment. In addition, all new hires to the agency will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

 

Important Application Information:

Stating "See attached resume" will result in an incomplete application. To receive credit, all experience must be included in the work history sections of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.

 

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.

Master's degree in industrial hygiene with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, industrial hygiene, mechanical engineering, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in industrial hygiene inspections; or an equivalent combination of education 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

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]