Labor Inspector 1 - Commerce - Statewide

Posting is for Safety Section and only those requirements apply:

• This job posting is for a dual position with WV OSHA Consultation Program (85% time), and Consumer State OSHA Program (15% time) with the West Virginia Division of Labor, Safety Section.

• Headquartered at your home office, you will

• OSHA Consultation Program:

• Have a specific area of assignment to travel the state to perform OSHA Safety Consultation and Training Visits with private employers.

• A qualified applicant will perform WV OSHA Safety Consultation Visits, and Training and Education Visits (private employers) in accordance with Federal OSHA regulations for private employers.

• State OSHA Consumer Program:

• Statewide assignment to the Consumer State OSHA Program.

• Primarily handle and respond to State OSHA complaints (public employees), investigate fatalities(when necessary), and/or on-site compliance inspections (when necessary) in accordance with Federal OSHA regulations and WV State OSHA Statute and Regulations.

• Lead quarterly meetings with the WV Division of Labor's Safety Committee, and provide findings to the Labor Programs Manager

• State Vehicle and Equipment provided.

• All travel expenses paid.

• Perform Training and Education Visits through OSHA Consultation, and documented training through Consumers State OSHA Program (when requested).

• Hands-On and Job-Shadowing training provided with seasoned consultants in both safety and health disciplines.

• Specialty job training provided at OSHA Training Institute (OTI) alongside other OSHA Consultants and Federal Compliance Officers, which is located in Chicago, IL.

• Accurate and detailed reporting, including matching of OSHA regulations/standards, recommended abatements, report generating, editing, and electronic case file documentation in OSHA Information System (OIS) is required for OSHA consultation and State OSHA.

• Candidates must complete all required introductory OTI courses, and also perform four (4) visits in both general industry and Construction Industry prior to being released on their own for consultations.

• Candidates must be very detail oriented, communicative, work well with a team, willing to continually learn, and open to constructive criticism.

• Candidates must be able to manage scheduling their own schedules (visits, training, etc.) with limited supervision.

• Accurate data entry into agency databases and report systems is required.

• Candidates must have a valid Driver's License.

• Candidates must be able to lift 25lbs. without difficulty.

• Must have good computer skills.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Training:  Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.

Experience:  Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience.

Substitution: An Associate degree from an regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license.

DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION*