OSH Safety Consultant II

Final date to receive applications 2/9/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job
-00527

Title:

OSH Safety Consultant II

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $5,244.04 Monthly

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency:
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards

Location:

500 Mero Street, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!

The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Education & Training, seeks an OSH Safety Consultant II in the Partnership Program Branch.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

• Independently conducts consultative safety surveys. Visits general industry and construction sites (Partnership specific) and inspect or audit for compliance with 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards. Works with on‑site management and personnel to correct hazards and recommendations made, provides technical assistance to make corrections and abatements to findings. Explains acceptable compliance alternatives.
• Researches appropriate safety regulations to determine the applicable standards and writes detailed and technical foreman reports outlining the results of the survey and makes recommendations to the employer. Advises employers as to the nature of safety hazards.
• Analyzes accident rates and evaluates corrective and preventive safety and health measures. Takes notes on site, takes pictures, writes technical letters, and reports to the employer documenting audit findings.
• Attends training courses for OSH standards to further knowledge base. Attends safety and health related conferences such as Governors Safety and Health conference. Assists senior staff as necessary.
• Participates in presenting technical training programs regarding occupational safety and health regulations for employees and employers to enhance workplace safety. Develops and assembles training materials or specific safety issues.

• Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career
• A 37.5‑hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree or an associate’s degree in occupational safety and health.

Experience, Training, or

Skills:

One year of professional experience in occupational safety and health, safety training, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Graduate study in occupational safety and health, occupational safety and health internship, safety, or health training, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Experience in applying OSHA regulations to the workplace will substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year…