Senior OSHA Specialist 2025-00049 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4782114) Apply  Senior OSHA Specialist 2025-00049 Salary $32.52 Hourly Location Rock Springs, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2025-00049 Department Department of Workforce Services Division PO03 Opening Date 01/08/2025 Closing Date 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt Job Classification INOS09 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a Senior OSHA Specialist located in Rock Springs who will provide consultation services and administer recognition and exemption programs for private employers within the State of Wyoming. The position will schedule and conduct comprehensive health and safety surveys of Wyoming workplaces to educate employers and enforce the safety and health standards of the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Act. The Senior OSHA Specialist will also write extensive reports documenting hazards, evaluating safety programs, and establishing improvement plans, and providing training classes on various regulatory topics. Human Resource Contact: kelly.gayer@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. + Make independent decisions in the field regarding rules and regulations, interpretation, and their application to specific site conditions. + Interview onsite management, employees, general contractors, and subcontractors to determine employee exposure and employer knowledge in a formal and informal setting. + Schedule and conduct comprehensive safety and health surveys of industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, agricultural businesses, construction work sites, and oil and gas drilling, servicing, and special servicing activities. + Analyze the workplace to identify potential and existing safety and health hazards. + Provide specific information to demonstrate the value of a safe workplace, evaluate accident trends, and educate employers. + Determine the root cause of hazardous conditions and provide technical assistance to abate the hazards. + Issue hazard notices, advise on agency policies and procedures, communicate abatement options, and establish reasonable correction due dates and interim protections and actions needed for hazard abatement. + Writes policy and operating procedures for the division. + Manage abatement responses and extension requests, providing technical assistance and training when needed. + Evaluate safety management systems and provide recommendations. + Understand and use prudent Industrial Hygiene methods, equipment, and processes to assess workplace exposures. + Determine appropriate sampling methodology that may need to be addressed in various workplaces. + Utilize a wide variety of electronic safety and health instruments to establish compliance with health and safety-related codes and standards. + Provide offsite technical support to interpret regulations and address workplace hazards. + Provide verbal and written responses to a public inquiry. + Evaluate Safety and Health Management systems to determine if employers meet federal requirements for exemption from scheduled compliance inspections. + Award and manage clients enrolled in various programs on an annual basis. + Design, develop, and deliver regulatory training individually or with a team, to meet the needs of employers within the state. + Promote and market the agency's services and recognition programs to employers throughout the state. + Provide training and information to internal and external clients. + Provide direct supervision as the lead person to the new Safety Specialist, providing training, technical assistance, and review of work for adequate preparation, organization, and technical proficiency. + Act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Consultation supervisor. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to those with experience as an Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician, Safety Manager, Safety Officer, Safety Technician, or Safety Training Officer. A strong knowledge base in one or more of the following is preferred: Oil and Gas, General Industry, Construction, or Industrial Hygiene **Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE: + Substantial knowledge of Federal and Wyoming health and safety standards. + Knowledge and ability to use current OSHA limits to determine exposures. + Technical knowledge about processes, safety, and health hazards. + Ability to recognize imminent danger hazards and when personal protective equipment is necessary. + Ability to possess an understanding of safety and health management systems, accident analysis program development, implementation, and evaluation. + Ability to prepare and write extensive technical reports of survey findings, monitoring results, and abatement recommendations. + Ability to record field notes accurately. + Ability to prioritize assignments, manage caseload efficiently, and ensure timely submission of reports. + Skills to charge, calibrat,e and test specific sampling equipment and instruments used in consultation visits to ensure they remain in proper working order. + Possess the knowledge to develop a sampling plan consistent with current professional practice. + Knowledge of instructional design strategies, adult learning principles, and multicultural principles to produce effective training. + Strong written, oral, and presentation skills. + Ability to utilize presentation equipment and sound systems. + Ability to use presentation graphic software to develop presentation material. + Knowledge of evaluation strategies to apply to training programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an OSHA Specialist Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + This position requires extensive travel up to 50% of the time in and out of state. + Applicants must have the ability to climb, walk, carry equipment, and work at heights. + May be required to walk long distances, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (including respirators for consultants assigned to perform health work) when performing consultation evaluations at work sites. + Potential exposure to various chemicals, noises, thermal exposures, physical hazards, and radiological exposures during evaluations. + Applicants will be required to wear PPE such as respirators, safety eyewear, hard hats, safety shoes, FRCs, hearing protection, etc. NOTES: + FLSA: Non-exempt + The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. + For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application. + Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation. + Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Supplemental Information 053-Department of Workforce Services - Administration - OSHA Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!