SAFETY ASSOCIATE, ENFORCEMENT -DIR - Underfill

Announcement Number: 49124 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/02/2024 Recruiter:

ADRIAN FOSTER

Phone: (702)486-2911

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

• Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position
  
  

Safety Specialists are assigned to the Division of Industrial Relations to promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.

Incumbents receive training in performing some or all of the duties described in the series concept.

This position is with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NVOSHA) Enforcement Section. The department is recruiting for a Safety Associate, Enforcement underfilling for a Safety Specialist, Enforcement. This position will report to the Safety Supervisor: Safety Associates under close supervision, receive training in performing safety inspections at workplaces throughout Northern Nevada. Once trained, the Safety Associate will promote safety practices, perform inspections independently, and enforce State and Federal safety laws and regulations. Incumbents will be trained to identify safety and health hazards and violations and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; prepare written reports and trained to Investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities and investigate complaints. Incumbents will be required to use State vehicle to conduct State business. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in safety and health, engineering, chemistry, biological or physical sciences, fire science, or business administration; OR Associate's degree in applied science, mechanical technology or closely related field and two years of experience in occupational safety and health; OR three years of experience in the building trades, industrial operations, or occupational safety and health in which safety hazard recognition and correction was a primary duty; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above. Special Notes This incumbent may be required to work a flexible/rotating shift. This position requires standby/call back notice. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This position has a 25% travel requirement. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management

Northern Nevada

515 East Musser Street,

First Floor

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204