Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $47,840.00 - $64,542.40/Annually (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 4 - Eastern Maine) 

Location: Bangor, ME 

Position Number: 02500-2397

Opening Date: April 16, 2024

Closing Date: April 30, 2024

Job Description:

This is professional services work involving the safety of people and protection of equipment. The work involves identification of risks through the assessment of work and inspection of machinery, equipment, construction projects, and state buildings. Responsibilities include staying current on and interpreting the laws, rules, and regulations, of OSHA, the Bureau of Labor Standards, other regulatory agencies and Department policies and procedures to ensure safety and health standards are understood and utilized to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. The primary role will be development and delivery of safety and health trainings throughout MaineDOT. Additionally, this position is responsible for recognizing and evaluating work, conditions, and safety concerns to development safety solutions and opportunities in the form of; recommending changes to safety policies, safety programs and work practices; and upon final approval developing new and revised safety programs to address hazards, reduce exposures prevent injuries and accidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. 

The Occupational Safety Specialist will be a resource and provide support to all Occupational Safety Specialists throughout the Department. Positions in this classification are differentiated from Safety Compliance Officers because the work requires consultation and advising employers in developing safety compliance programs. 

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Six (6) years of education and/or experience in health and safety, fire safety, or directly related area.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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