What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Health Inspector 1 - 20065087 position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
Operates state vehicle to travel to & inspect ODOT work facilities, jobsites, & equipment under direct supervision to ensure compliance with Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) & Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) regulations for safe operating conditions; completes Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA) identifying job hazards, establishes corrective action(s), & conducts follow-up inspections; reviews storage of hazardous waste materials &/or chemicals; performs required monthly inspections of facilities & worksites (i.e., bridges, roadways, buildings, & work zones), observes workers for use of prescribed safety apparel (e.g., glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators); addresses unsafe worksite behavior & imminently dangerous situations; reviews safety regulations with employees & supervisors; inspects equipment & machinery for existence of properly installed safety devices, guards, & preventative maintenance logs; recommends industrial hygiene testing of work areas as needed to determine existence of toxic materials or hazardous conditions; reviews traffic control setup to ensure safety of employee & motoring public.
Performs safety investigation of personal injury & vehicle crashes or other vehicle & equipment events; obtains police reports, witness & employee statements, & photos, inspects accident &/or injury scene; operates computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) & other technology (e.g., iPhone, iPad) to prepare & submit investigatory & inspection reports to document & maintain findings, recommendations & required corrective actions; reports injury investigation (e.g., PS-1, PS-2) to designed workers compensation representative; document information in Employee Health & Safety management system.
Serves on various safety committees (e.g., District Wide Safety Committee) & provides safety-related training at various district facilities & sites; attends & provides safety-related county tailgate talks to keep employees & managers alert to work-related hazards & prevent injuries; assists in recommending & distributing PPE as needed; explains safety procedures (e.g., Safety Policy, OSHA Standards), distributes education materials & posters related to safety; conducts periodic fire drills or other safety drills & other safety education. Stays up to date on state & federal occupational safety regulations & applicable consensus standards through continuing education; performs research & reviews best safety practices; promotes employee safety as a core value to bolster a culture of safety, performs various safety duties as assigned.
12 mos. exp. in conducting safety, health & fire inspections of work sites or residential care facilities or personal accident & injury investigations &/or vehicular accident investigations; must be able to provide own transportation.
Organization
Transportation - District 09
Agency Contact Name and Information
Bonnie Hall 740-774-8860 bonnie.hall@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Oct 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 9 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe
Compensation
$23.65 to $28.76
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Operational Needs
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Teamwork
Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future
Performs safety investigation of personal injury & vehicle crashes or other vehicle & equipment events; obtains police reports, witness & employee statements, & photos, inspects accident &/or injury scene; operates computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) & other technology (e.g., iPhone, iPad) to prepare & submit investigatory & inspection reports to document & maintain findings, recommendations & required corrective actions; reports injury investigation (e.g., PS-1, PS-2) to designed workers compensation representative; document information in Employee Health & Safety management system.
Serves on various safety committees (e.g., District Wide Safety Committee) & provides safety-related training at various district facilities & sites; attends & provides safety-related county tailgate talks to keep employees & managers alert to work-related hazards & prevent injuries; assists in recommending & distributing PPE as needed; explains safety procedures (e.g., Safety Policy, OSHA Standards), distributes education materials & posters related to safety; conducts periodic fire drills or other safety drills & other safety education. Stays up to date on state & federal occupational safety regulations & applicable consensus standards through continuing education; performs research & reviews best safety practices; promotes employee safety as a core value to bolster a culture of safety, performs various safety duties as assigned.
12 mos. exp. in conducting safety, health & fire inspections of work sites or residential care facilities or personal accident & injury investigations &/or vehicular accident investigations; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or completion of undergraduate major program core coursework in environmental health; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Organization
Transportation - District 09
Agency Contact Name and Information
Bonnie Hall 740-774-8860 bonnie.hall@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Oct 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 9 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe
Compensation
$23.65 to $28.76
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Operational Needs
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Teamwork
Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future
Salary : $24 - $29