Safety and Health Consultant

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $25.27 - $ Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Tehra Gorski | tgorski@utah.gov Application Deadline – 4/15/2026

Do you have strong writing and communication skills, especially for technical information? Are you looking for a role with work-life balance and telework options? Are you ready to use your safety expertise to serve the state of Utah? If so, we want to hear from you! The Utah Labor Commission, Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) Division is seeking a qualified professional to fill their vacant Safety and Health Consultant position.

• This position includes up to three days of telework per week (only Utah residents are eligible to apply).
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

You Will Independently Schedule And Perform a Full Range Of Workplace Safety And Health Inspections Throughout The State Of Utah In Every Industry To Evaluate Employer Compliance With State Occupational Safety And Health Regulations As Part Of The UOSH Consultation Program . This May Include

• Researching specific safety and health laws and rules incorporated by the state.
• Reviewing and analyzing safety and health programs to assess effectiveness and compliance.
• Identifying physical and chemical hazards.
• Maintaining detailed inspection records.
• Preparing inspection files.
• Writing narratives and technical reports.
• Providing compliance assistance, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions.
• Delivering presentations, training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public.
  
  

Success in this role requires excellent time management, self-directed productivity, and a rapid ability to learn and adapt. We are looking for a candidate who welcomes feedback and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Experience conducting workplace safety and health audits to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions.
• Experience reading and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and rules.
  
  

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Recent experience conducting workplace safety and health (occupational safety and health) inspections and/or investigations. Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health: In-depth knowledge of current safety practices, principles, and the recognition and control of workplace hazards, with the ability to evaluate safety management systems and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
• Industrial hygiene training or experience.
• Experience as a safety consultant.
• Excellent writing skills: The ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Experience in preparing reports, official communications, or similar materials is highly valued.
• Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Capable of working independently while maintaining a high level of productivity and attention to detail.
• Strong Interview and Communication Skills: Proven ability to interview employees and management to gather critical information, along with excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate professionally, tactfully, and sensitively with diverse individuals.
• Public Speaking and Reporting: Comfort and competence in speaking to groups, delivering training sessions, or presenting findings to leadership or external stakeholders.
• Spanish fluency, in addition to English.
  
  

About The Role

Location –

160 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

Gain meaningful employment and be part of a team with a shared purpose. You will play a vital role in serving every employee and employer in the state, directly advancing the UOSH mission to protect the health and safety of Utah's workforce. For more information about our division, please visit our website .

The Agency

The Utah Labor Commission plays a vital role in Utah’s economy by ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and housing. The Commission’s five divisions, Adjudication, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, Industrial Accidents, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), and Utah Occupational Safety and Health Administration (UOSH) , ensure that the Labor Commission touches every business in Utah in multiple ways. From the Office of Coal Mine Safety in Price to the southern Utah Adjudication office in St. George, to the Commission’s HQ in downtown Salt Lake, Utah Labor Commission employees cover the state to enhance safety in Utah’s workplaces and achieve fairness in employment and housing.

EEO StatementThe State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Supplemental Information

• Valid driver's license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).
• Job: #37012, Safety and Health Officer.
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers. Prior UOSH employees may be hired at their previous wage.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.