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SAFETY SPECIALIST, CONSULTATIONAPPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATIONWork Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Administration ( Risk ManagementLocation: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, GenoaJob Class Code: 11.521RECRUITMENT INFORMATIONAnnouncement Number: 48049Open to all qualified persons.Posted 07/09/2024Recruiter:ADRIAN FOSTERPhone: (702)###-####Email: ...@admin.nv.govApplications 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 PositionSafety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.This position works within the Department of Administration Risk Management Division and is in Carson City, NV. The incumbent is responsible for promoting the recognized safety practices among state agencies, which is covered by state and federal safety health and safety laws and regulations. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of safety reviews on all state buildings, monitoring outside vendors for loss prevention, loss control, and ergonomic evaluation services. Additional responsibilities include conducting and reviewing accident investigations of workers' compensation injuries, developing the annual safety report, coordinating quarterly safety meetings with all safety coordinators, planning, and coordinating the annual safety conference, developing training modules, and compiling statistical data on accident causation. 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: Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health, safety engineering, or related field and two years of experience which included primary responsibility in four of the following areas in construction and/or general industry: hazard identification, hazard evaluation in relation to existing standards, hazard control design, hazard controls verification, safety/health program design, and safety/health program evaluation; OR Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological or physical sciences, public health, or engineering, and four years of experience as described above; OR certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM); OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Consultation or Enforcement in Nevada State service.Special NotesTravel to out-of-state locations for mandatory federal OSHA safety and health training is required for some positions.Special RequirementsA valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.The ExaminationApplication Evaluation ExamThe 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 LINKSFor more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: Employees Retirement System: Employees Benefits Program: Benefits Information: A FRIENDHelp us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:EmailDirect Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) ###-#### Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) ###-####To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. 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