What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSH Safety Cmplnc Officer II position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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4/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01634
OSH Safety Cmplnc Officer II
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$5,244.04 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards
Location
500 Mero Street
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!
The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Compliance, seeks an OSH Safety Compliance Officer II in the OSH Compliance Safety Branch. This position will independently perform inspections to detect safety hazards in places of employment to assure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations. This position will prepare detailed reports including potential recommended citations and monetary penalties.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree in occupational safety and health.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in occupational safety and health, safety training, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in occupational safety and health, completed occupational safety and health internship, safety, or health training, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for- year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis or professional experience in occupational safety and health or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year-basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office setting when preparing reports or evaluating inspections. Travel is required to conduct inspections and investigations. When conducting workplace inspections or investigations, employees in this job title are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Daniel Johnson at Daniel.johnson@ky.gov or 502-782-0456.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
4/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01634
OSH Safety Cmplnc Officer II
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$5,244.04 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards
Location
500 Mero Street
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!
The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Compliance, seeks an OSH Safety Compliance Officer II in the OSH Compliance Safety Branch. This position will independently perform inspections to detect safety hazards in places of employment to assure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations. This position will prepare detailed reports including potential recommended citations and monetary penalties.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs independent inspections and investigations of industrial safety operations in the workplace to detect safety hazards. Operates technical testing equipment during inspections and investigations to gather evidence for case files.
- Compiles appropriate information and documentation from workplace inspections and investigations to include in case files and utilizes this data to write detailed reports. Recommends the issuance of citations and penalties.
- Testifies as a witness in quasi-judicial hearings, including Kentucky OSH administrative hearings on behalf of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Secretary and in hearings conducted by the Kentucky Safety and Health Review Commission.
- Participates in training seminars and programs and keeps current on enforcement policies and regulations.
- Assists in training new employees on equipment, policies, and procedures.
- Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career
- A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime and compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree in occupational safety and health.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in occupational safety and health, safety training, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in occupational safety and health, completed occupational safety and health internship, safety, or health training, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for- year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis or professional experience in occupational safety and health or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year-basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office setting when preparing reports or evaluating inspections. Travel is required to conduct inspections and investigations. When conducting workplace inspections or investigations, employees in this job title are exposed to the same working conditions as those employed at the workplace. May be exposed to potential hazards which may require the following of safety precautions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Daniel Johnson at Daniel.johnson@ky.gov or 502-782-0456.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $5,244