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Occupational Safety And Health Consultant II

This information is for reference only. These classifications are no longer valid and were replaced 7/1/2020.

Class Number: 
0893
Annual Salary Range:
$41,208.00 – $65,544.00
Twice-a-Month Salary Range:
$1,717.00 – $2,731.00
Pay Grade: 
07
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Definition

This is mid-level professional scientific and consultative work in evaluating indoor and outdoor work environments for safety and health hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

(The following minimum qualifications will determine merit system eligibility. Allowable experience and education substitutions are provided in italics below the corresponding minimum qualification statement; no other substitutions will be permitted. These minimum qualifications may also be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers.)

One or more years of experience as an Occupational Safety and Health Consultant I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Public Health, Toxicology, Bio-Engineering, or Chemistry; and,

One or more years of professional experience in safety and health consultation in a governmental agency or program.

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified fields may substitute for the stated experience.)

Job Duties

This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification.

Makes comprehensive safety and health hazard evaluations of all general industry, construction industry, and indoor/outdoor environments, including office buildings and factories in the State of Missouri.

Conducts opening conferences with employers to introduce the services offered by the Division of Labor Standards’ On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.

Consults with employers on the existence, utilization, and/or operating condition of powered mechanical ventilation devices, personal safety equipment and procedures, noise abatement equipment and procedures, safety data sheets, hazardous chemical correction, and safety and health programs.

Conducts physical surveys and interviews employers, employees, and other potentially exposed individuals to determine possible sources of safety and health hazards.

Performs difficult safety and health hazard evaluations requiring literature research, analysis, and scientific design.

Collects samples from office buildings and other workplaces to determine the presence of toxic substances and other potential hazards in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Determines the magnitude of exposure or nuisance to workers; selects or devises methods and instruments suitable for measurements; and studies and tests materials associated with the work operation.

 Evaluates buildings' ventilation systems for possible deficiencies; provides technical advice on remedial action.

Interprets results of the examination of the work environment in terms of the degree of hazard present; its potential to impair workers' safety, health, and/or efficiency; and its ability to cause community nuisance and/or damage.

Presents a technical report to appropriate interested parties detailing specific conclusions and recommendations that will allow the reduction or correction of hazards found.

Determines the need for, or effectiveness of, control measures, and recommends procedures which will be suitable and effective for their achievement.

Interprets occupational safety and health laws, rules, and regulations; determines compliance with safety and health laws.

Conducts closing conferences with management to discuss identified violations and/or deficiencies; recommends corrections.

Reviews facility site-specific safety and health programs required by OSHA.

Develops, organizes, and presents training to employers in developing a comprehensive company specific safety program.

Performs duties under minimal administrative supervision.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Skills

Intermediate knowledge of sampling and direct measuring techniques for gas, vapor, dust, noise, and radiation.

 Intermediate knowledge of microbiology, radiology, physiology, chemistry, and common diseases and health hazards related to indoor environments and industrial occupations, and of their possible sources.

 Intermediate knowledge of the standard types of machinery and equipment used in industrial and commercial establishments.

 Intermediate knowledge of OSHA and the applicable regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency as they relate to workplace safety and health.

Ability to analyze complex problems of environmental hazard reduction and arrive at sound decisions regarding action to be taken.

Ability to develop, organize, and present training to employers in developing a comprehensive company specific safety program.

Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret technical reports and criteria documents on exposure limits.

Ability to operate and maintain detection and measurement apparatus.

Ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with plant managers, safety directors, employees, and the public.

Ability to travel as required by work assignments.

(Revised 3/1/17)