Health and Safety Compliance Assistance Specialist

Qualifications/Preferences: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety engineering and industrial hygiene principles and practices.
• Knowledge of occupational health hazards presented by various chemicals.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use, handling, collection, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health hazards found in the workplace.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and control occupational safety and health hazards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to assess educational needs of others and develop and present training/instruction.
• Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and actions needed to produce resolutions that make sense.
• Ability to identify and evaluate relevant information and apply sound judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Chemistry, Safety & Health Management, or related science and two (2) years specialized experience in a chemical, environmental, safety & health, or related industrial hygiene field.  Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

For questions about the posting, email: Mary.S.Matthews@maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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