Workplace Safety Representative 9-12 - Safety Officer

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Workplace Safety Representative 9-12 - Safety Officer

Salary

$23.76 - $39.11 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Remote Only

Job Number

1801-24-LA-MIOSHA-050

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Opening Date

05/01/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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Job Description

Signing Bonus of $5,000. An initial $2,500 signing bonus with the remaining $2,500 of the signing bonus paid upon completion of 2,080 hours of satisfactory service. Bonus must be paid back if employee leaves the department within one year of appointment. Bonus is limited to newly hired employees into state service in 2024. Current state employees are ineligible.

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .

Employees in this job perform and completes a variety of professional assignments involving the review, investigation, and analysis of workplace operations, environment, equipment, and production methods in a broad range of general industry workplaces to ensure the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and other workplace safety rules and regulations are appropriately adhered to providing a safe and healthy work environment for Michigan workers. The work is performed through application of knowledge, practices, rules, policies, and regulations related to industry standards to minimize potential safety and health risks in the workplace.

Work Coverage Area: Wayne County.

Work Location: The WSR works from a home office (that is, their home). However, this is a field position that requires the establishment of the “Official Work Station” for travel purposes to be in Wayne County.

Candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

WSR 9-P11:Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/1801-24-LA-MIOSHA-050- WSR SO 9-11 PD.docx)

WSR 12:Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/1801-24-LA-MIOSHA-050- WSR SO 12 PD.docx)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Required: Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Preferred: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or Industrial Hygiene; OR a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and occupational safety and health experience where responsibilities involve the interpretation and application of safety and health standards, or safety and health regulations or equivalent.

Experience

Workplace Safety Representative 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Workplace Safety Representative 10

One year of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9.

Workplace Safety Representative P11

Two years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10.

Workplace Safety Representative 12

Three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, including two years equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10 or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Workplace Safety Representative 10

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) One year of responsibility for workplace safety, or, 2) One year of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards.

Workplace Safety Representative P11

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) Two years of responsibility for workplace safety, or, 2) Two years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards, or, 3) Six years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, two years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.

Workplace Safety Representative 12

Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school, AND 1) Three years of responsibility for workplace safety, or, 2) Three years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards, or, 3) Seven years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, three years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.

Additional Requirements and Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

This position requires an annual audiometric test. Some positions may include the mandatory use of a respirator, which requires an annual physical to ensure the ability to perform the duties of this position. In addition, some positions may require candidates to pass a hyperbaric tunnel physical as a portion of the interview process in order to ensure the ability to perform investigations in a pressurized tunnel.

Possession of a Michigan driver’s license.

Possession of a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is desirable.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable,if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf) (Download PDF reader).

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject toCivil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/WorkplaceSafetyRepresentative_396867_7.pdf

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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WORSREP – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school?

• Yes

• No

  02

  WORSREP – Please select your level of education and experience:

• A bachelor's degree in any major and none to one year of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)

• A bachelor's degree in any major and one to two years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)

• A bachelor's degree in any major and two to three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)

• A bachelor's degree in any major and at least three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)

• An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and one to two years of responsibility for workplace safety; OR one to two years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards.

• An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and two to three years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards; OR two to three years of responsibility for workplace safety; OR six to seven years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, two years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.

• An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and at least three years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards; OR at least three years of responsibility for workplace safety; OR at least seven years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, three years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.

  03

  1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

• Not a State of Michigan employee

• A previous State of Michigan employee

• A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee

• A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee

  04

  Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a Workplace Safety Rep interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you possess four years of experience working in the construction industry or related field, including one year equivalent to journey-level experience in the skilled trades?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you able to conduct inspections at heights, in confined spaces, indoors and outdoors, and under various weather conditions?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you able to travel daily within the state of Michigan?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you able to provide space for State owned equipment and supplies for an official home office work station?

• Yes

• No

  09

  What do you believe your most important responsibility would be as a Safety Officer in the Construction Safety and Health Division?

  10

  MIOSHA has increasingly explored initiatives to leverage resources to improve safety and health conditions for Michigan workers through non-enforcement interventions such as partnerships and alliances. Although CSHD is an enforcement division, please describe your perspective regarding the value of such outreach initiatives.

  11

  Are you fluent in speaking, reading, and writing a foreign language?

• Yes

• No

  12

  If yes, what language? Also, identify if you can read, write and/or speak the foreign language.

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Address

leo-ohr@michigan.gov

PO Box 30714

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-241-9868

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/leo

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