Safety Officer II; OSHCON Safety Consultant

Position: Safety Officer II (OSHCON Safety Consultant)OverviewDo you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’Compensation (DWC) is hiring! DWC administers and operates the Texas workers’ compensation system. DWC regulates the workers’ compensation system, settles disputes, provides customer service, promotes workplace safety, and ensures compliance with state laws. DWC is located in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.Benefits• Flexible work schedules. • Work-life-balance. • 96 hours of accrued vacation a year. • 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year. • 20+ holidays every year. • Career advancement opportunities. • Free parking. • 401(k) and 457 Programs. • State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). • Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays the other 50%). • Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Before you applyLearn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements. Safety Officer II (OSHCON Safety Consultant) WacoThis position with the Occupational Safety and Health Consultation (OSHCON) Program performs moderately complex (journey-level) safety and health program work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The OSHCON Safety Consultant performs advanced inspections and technical consultation services to reduce safety and health risk in a wide variety of worksites and industries throughout the assigned territory. OSHCON consultants enjoy a rewarding career helping Texas employers understand and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, identify and correct hazards, and develop effective safety and health programs in a non-regulatory capacity. OSHCON consultants receive ongoing professional development and training and hone their occupational safety and health skills by working with different employers in a variety of industries.Thisposition• This is a teleworking position that requires you to work from home and travel to the employer work sites. The employee must have a secure, dedicated workspace with reliable broadband internet service. The ideal candidate must be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours. • Provides consultation services in accordance with the consultation policy and procedure manual (CPPM), and the OSHCON Program Resource Guide (OPRG); provides technical consultations to employers, safety consultations may be required commensurate with education and training.Provides program assistance in developing and implementing effective safety and health programs. • May assist in providing training, orientation, and field observation to new OSHCON safety consultants and other Workplace Safety staff when necessary. • Promotes the OSHCON Program as appropriate; conducts Safety and Health presentations before professional groups and trade organizations with the direction of the OSHCON program management; serves on committees and workshops, and leads project teams. • Performs other duties as assigned.This position requires• Two years of experience in occupational safety and health program work. • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in safety, health, management, or a related field is generally preferred. • Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. • Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate safety and health programs. • Regular work attendance. Driving as an essential function• Travel is required up to 50% of the Time.If travel is over 10%, you must maintain a state of Texas driver’s license. • Skill:Operating a motor vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with traffic laws. • Ability:Sa… Apply tot his job