What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Consultant (NMED #12016) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
Department Name: Compliance and Enforcement Division
Program Area: Occupational Health and Safety Bureau
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) works to achieve its mission through various means. By accomplishing its mission OHSB saves lives, enhances the quality of life of New Mexico's working men and women, and contributes to the economic vitality of the State. The Safety Consultant evaluates a company's Safety programs and practices and identifies areas of non-compliance with OSHA standards. The Safety Consultant assists businesses with development and training of effective safety programs to help foster a positive safety culture in the workplace.
How does it get done?
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, engineering, physical science, natural science, environmental science, social science, criminology, or closely related field and two (2) years of related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage under sometimes stressful situations. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Significant in-state travel for on-site consultations, with occasional out-of-state travel for training or site visits. Work may involve extended standing/walking and potential exposure to chemicals, noise, extreme weather, and other safety hazards.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Brian Hafner, (505) 690-1075 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Department Name: Compliance and Enforcement Division
Program Area: Occupational Health and Safety Bureau
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) works to achieve its mission through various means. By accomplishing its mission OHSB saves lives, enhances the quality of life of New Mexico's working men and women, and contributes to the economic vitality of the State. The Safety Consultant evaluates a company's Safety programs and practices and identifies areas of non-compliance with OSHA standards. The Safety Consultant assists businesses with development and training of effective safety programs to help foster a positive safety culture in the workplace.
How does it get done?
- Perform on-site safety consultation visits, presentations, training, and technical assistance
- Promote safety programs and services
- Prepare timely, accurate, and technically correct documentation, correspondence, written reports, and case files
- Enter data and information into tracking and information systems
- Ensure activity due dates are tracked and met, and all required documentation is maintained in records and files
- Identify potential safety hazards in the workplace
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, engineering, physical science, natural science, environmental science, social science, criminology, or closely related field and two (2) years of related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage under sometimes stressful situations. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Significant in-state travel for on-site consultations, with occasional out-of-state travel for training or site visits. Work may involve extended standing/walking and potential exposure to chemicals, noise, extreme weather, and other safety hazards.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Brian Hafner, (505) 690-1075 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $33 - $50