Safety Consultant I, II, III

Summary Statement

As a Safety Consultant, you will help Delawareâs private employers improve workplace safety by conducting onâsite inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions to reduce risks and strengthen compliance. This role involves researching industry practices, interpreting safety regulations, and communicating clear guidance to employers to meet regulatory requirements.

Depending on assignment, responsibilities may also include delivering safety training, evaluating complex compliance issues or safety programs, and supporting outreach efforts to expand participation in the Delaware Consultation Program. This Safety Consultant position serves as a knowledgeable resource to employers, employees, and agencies, helping organizations address both routine and unique safety challenges while promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety statewide.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental and core functions common to all positions in the class series. This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Contacts private employers to market and promote consultative programs and services offered by the Delaware Consultation Program.
• Conducts on-site inspections of machines, equipment, structures, protective devices, materials, and other activities, to identify hazards and/or health violations.
• Tests work areas using a variety of equipment for noise levels, lighting, fumes, smoke, proper electrical grounds, or other safety and health concerns.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and health laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates data collected through inspections, surveys, interviews, tests, and other methods to recommend corrective action and solutions to safety hazards, issues, and concerns.
• Explains inspection findings including data evaluated and hazards identified and provides consultation for corrective action; ensures corrective action is taken by employers within the established timeframe.
• Provides training to employers or employees on various safety standards.
• Prepares and submits reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and recommendations.
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, research, review, evaluate, and report on occupational safety and health compliance data.
• Completes continuing education and reviews standards, directives, interpretations, Field Operations Manual (FOM), Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual (CPPM), and other documents to remain current on occupational safety and health laws, rules, regulations, trends, and best practices.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Safety Consultant I

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of an Associateâs degree or higher in Health or Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Environmental Health, or other related health or science field.Â

 ORÂ

• Six monthsâ experience in conducting safety and health inspections to identify hazards or deficiencies.Â
• Six monthsâ experience in using tools and test equipment to conduct occupational safety inspections such as an air pressure tester, voltage tester, or sound level meters.Â
• Six monthsâ experience in preparing reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and recommendations.Â
• Coursework, training and/or work experienceâ¯in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Safety Consultant II

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• One year of experience in conducting safety and health inspections to identify hazards or deficiencies.
• One year of experience in using tools and test equipment to conduct occupational safety inspections such as an air pressure tester, voltage tester, or sound level meters.
• One year of experience in preparing reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and recommendations.
• Six monthsâ experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Safety Consultant III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:Â

• Two yearsâ experience in conducting safety and health inspections to identify hazards or deficiencies.
• Two yearsâ experience in using tools and test equipment to conduct occupational safety inspections such as an air pressure tester, voltage tester, or sound level meters.
• Two yearsâ experience in preparing reports that clearly and accurately document findings, supporting facts, and recommendations.
• Six monthsâ experience in public relations or communications such as establishing and promoting a positive image with the public and informing specific audiences using internal and external communications such as public forums, marketing, promotions or special events.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delawareâs Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.Â

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.  Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the âMy Applicationsâ tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.Â

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.Â

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.Â