An employee in this class is directly accountable for all aspects of the internal fire and occupational safety and health programs of a large department including inspection compliance reporting and education. The employee ensures conformance with standards and codes set forth by the federal and state governments.
Work is performed with considerable independence subject to review by the head of an agency.
The employee works closely with representatives of the Department of Labor and Industry, the agency is accountable for the overall functional direction of the occupational safety and health program. Employees conducting statewide programming in large agencies may supervise other occupational safety personnel. Appointment to this class is either by promotion from Occupational Safety and Health Officer 1 or from outside state service. Conducts inspections of departmental facilities and equipment in order to ensure conformity with applicable statutes, and enforce corrective action. Determines needs for new equipment, methods or procedures so that the efficiency of safety operations can be improved.