CHIEF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CONSULTATION SERVICES (&32)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under general direction of the Program Director, Consultation Services, Department of Labor, administers and directs the work programs and staff of the Office of Occupational Health Consultation; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Plans and administers a statewide Onsite Occupational Health Consultation Program in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Plans and administers a statewide Onsite Occupational Health Program in the aspect of specific hazard identification and control in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration agreements and guidelines.
• Plans and administers a statewide Onsite Occupational Health Program in the aspect of management loss control/accident prevention/risk analysis assessment in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration expanded agreements and guidelines.
• Plans and administers a statewide Onsite Occupational Health Program in the aspect of onsite offsite education of management and employees in the elements and implementation of an effective safety and health program.
• Oversees the implementation and administration of policies and procedures to exempt employers from general OSHA scheduled inspections for employers that meet the criteria to qualify for the exemption; provides guidance and critical judgment to employers wishing to qualify their company for the Federal Exemption program.
• Oversees the establishment of hazard correction dates, and reinspection activities for verification that participating employers satisfy the requirements for scheduled inspection exemption; considers employer appeals at the informal stage.
• Provides input to regional/national policies by providing comment on both draft and final editions of new and revised rules and regulations promulgated by Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Interprets OSHA standards, regulations, and laws to ensure that the staff of the office is made aware of applicable changes, deletions, or additions.
• Supervises the technical content, sampling approaches, and control recommendations of the occupational health reports including the collection and measurement of dusts, fumes, aerosols, mists, non-ionizing radiation, noise, vapors, ergonomics, and ventilation, to ensure-compliance with federal OSHA requirements.
• Contracts for and monitors laboratory services necessary for analyzing field test findings.
• Supervises the interphase between the Office of Occupational Health equipment calibration/repair system and the Cincinnati laboratory to ensure that repair and. calibration functions are timely and complete.
• Directs the staff activities of the Onsite Occupational Health Consultation Program and ensures that uniform standards, rules, and regulations are applied.
• Develops and implements a public relations program to notify employers of the availability of onsite consultation for occupational health by office representatives.
• Ensures that program priorities issued by OSHA are carried out effectively by the Office of Occupational Health.
• As directed, represents the department a meetings with representatives of state agencies and/or the federal government.
• Oversees the preparation and submittal of all input documents from the Office of Occupational Health to the automated IMIS (Integrated Management Information System) for submittal to the Program Director.
• Frequently addresses groups to encourage participation in the Occupational Health and. Safety Consultation Program.
• Has responsibility for designing methods to monitor and evaluate the quality of the health consultation, staff and services.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with other state agencies concerning occupational health and secures necessary department support services for effective program management.
• Directs the preparation of the Office of Occupational Health budget and reimbursement requests and evaluates program needs and available funding in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Meets with and. coordinates the state program with the Assistant Regional Director to ensure federal-state cooperation, evaluate program content, and resolve and improve problem areas; advises the Assistant Regional Director for OSHA when employers fail to alleviate a serious health hazard.
• As assigned, provides training/education to the staffs of Occupational Health and Safety Onsite Consultation Programs from New Jersey as well as other states concerning national policy and program changes.
• Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• Supervises the preparation of weekly activity reports and yearend inventory of equipment and other reports as required or requested for transmittal to the OSHA Regional Office.
• Oversees the issuance of state credentials to qualified personnel in the onsite consultation program.
• Issues directives for field personnel to ensure the updating of OSHA Field Operations Manuals.
• Drafts technical correspondence in the course of official duties.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of confidential office records, reports, and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, or the Biological, Physical, or Environmental Sciences.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in the implementation and administration of a large and comprehensive occupational health program involved with the identification and solution of workplace illnesses and health hazards, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the aspect of individual hazard recognition and control throughout private industries.
• Knowledge of the assessment of management loss control/accident prevention/risk analysis systems used throughout private industries.
• Knowledge of the techniques employed to effectively educate management and employees in the establishment, maintenance, and upgrading of internal loss control/accident prevention/risk analysis system, as they relate to OSHA Standards.
• Knowledge of the factors, which should be included, in a good employer or union safety and health accident/loss prevention program and the ability to evaluate such existing programs.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of the Department of Labor after a period of training.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices encountered in directing a large comprehensive program.
• Knowledge of the accepted principles of occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Knowledge of occupational health program.
• Ability to educate employers/employees or union representatives in the techniques and methodologies used in establishing an effective health/safety program.
• Ability to direct the staff and administer a program of occupational health consultation services.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with various state and federal officials.
• Ability to ensure for the meeting of program priorities.
• Ability to design, implement, and administer monitoring and evaluation systems and techniques for program content and staff services provided to employers.
• Ability to instruct the staff on national policy and rule/regulation changes.
• Ability to develop and maintain public awareness as to the availability of an Onsite Occupational Health Consultation Program.
• Ability to obtain necessary support services for effective program management.
• Ability to direct the preparation of the office budget request and to follow fiscal guidelines as prescribed by OSHA.
• Ability to maintain cooperative liaison with the OSHA Regional Office.
• Ability to supervise the preparation of required reports, correspondence, and program directives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of reports, records, and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

A Master's degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for a year of the nonsupervisory experience.

<b>SPECIAL TRAINING</b>

Appointee will be required to attend and successfully complete a specialized training course for Compliance Safety Health Officers conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.