What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (NMED #12019) 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 compliance officer is responsible for ensuring workplace safety through inspections and investigations to prevent workplace hazards, reduce accidents and assist in a safe workplace environment for various New Mexico industries by enforcing state and federal regulations.
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 five (5) 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 nine (9) 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 inspections, 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: Melissa Romero, (505) 372-8135 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 compliance officer is responsible for ensuring workplace safety through inspections and investigations to prevent workplace hazards, reduce accidents and assist in a safe workplace environment for various New Mexico industries by enforcing state and federal regulations.
How does it get done?
- Perform on-site inspections and investigations
- Communicate appropriate abatement periods to employers and verify abatement of violations
- Complete inspection reports and case files for each inspection and investigation
- Communicate status of open inspection reports to Compliance Supervisor
- Receive and enter allegations of hazards through complaints, referrals, and reports of accidents
- Maintain assigned equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and Bureau guidelines
- Attend and complete formal training as scheduled, in accordance with Bureau training directive
- 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 five (5) 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 nine (9) 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 inspections, 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: Melissa Romero, (505) 372-8135 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.