SAFETY SPECIALIST, ENFORCEMENT

SAFETY SPECIALIST, ENFORCEMENT

Salary

$70,282.08 - $104,713.20 Annually

Location

Las Vegas

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03499

Department

B&I - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DIVISION

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

37

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Las Vegas, Nevada

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill a Safety Specialist, Enforcement position within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Division of Industrial Relations in Las Vegas office. The incumbent serves at the direction of the Operations Support Supervisor and will be responsible for inspection work along with field training, formal classroom training, and operational support. As a trainer, they will be required to create training content and conduct training as needed. Trainers must learn and utilize a learning management system, assist in outreach efforts and other tasks as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills and is able to manage multiple tasks/goals to meet deadlines; can adapt to accommodate shifting priorities and time tables; has a strong customer service focus and effective communication skills; works collaboratively, professionally, and respectfully with coworkers, managers, and other state staff; has excellent problem-solving skills and can work independently to evaluate situations and make decisions based on written rules/guidelines and has experience with teaching and presenting materials to adult learners.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health, safety engineering, or related field and two years of experience which included primary responsibility in four of the following areas in construction and/or general industry hazard identification, hazard evaluation in relation to existing standards, hazard control design, hazard controls verification, safety/health program design, and safety/health program evaluation; OR Bachelors degree in biological or physical sciences, or engineering, and four years of experience as described above; OR certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and two years of experience which included primary responsibility in four of the following areas in construction and/or general industry: hazard identification, hazard evaluation in relation to existing standards, hazard control design, hazard controls verification, safety/health program design, and safety/health program evaluation; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Enforcement in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Make unannounced compliance inspections of employer sites covered by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); when citing employers for violations, identify a reasonable and feasible means of abatement; obtain search warrants when necessitated by denial of entry; conduct opening conferences including employee representatives as well as management; use camera and video equipment for documentation as appropriate; classify violations according to regulatory guidelines and assign corresponding penalties; and conduct closing conferences with employer and employee representatives covering proposed citations and monetary penalties, the employer's right to contest citations, and the requirement to post notice of citations.

Investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, and investigate complaints against covered employers; coordinate investigation activities with emergency services and law enforcement personnel, State and employer's attorneys, and families of injured and deceased employees; secure physical evidence for custodial retention; determine cause of accident and contributing factors; and cite employers for violations. Participate in informal conferences with cited employers and/or their legal representatives to consider and resolve specific concerns and mitigating circumstances, proposed penalties, availability of financial relief, proposed abatement schedules and procedures, and formal contest procedures.

When citations are contested through litigation, provide State attorneys with complete information necessary to defend the challenged enforcement actions and testify as a technical or expert witness; investigate complaints of alleged discrimination against employees based on safety-related activities protected by law; interview complainant, witnesses, and company management; review relevant employer records; evaluate validity and merits of the complaint, adjudicative ability, and course of action to be recommended considering relevant case law; negotiate withdrawal by complainant or settlement between the parties when appropriate.

Develop and maintain complete case files on each inspection and investigation.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept. Incumbents regularly receive complex assignments requiring a broad knowledge of a variety of industries, or specialized expertise in a particular industry or process. Incumbents orient and train new Safety Specialists, may serve in a lead capacity on functional or team assignments, and may be assigned to focus on special projects. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: principles and practices of industrial hygiene; practical means to abate a broad range of known workplace hazards; agency policies and procedures regarding enforcement actions.

General knowledge of: fundamentals of engineering.

Ability to: motivate employers to take proactive steps to achieve workplace safety; independently conduct comprehensive surveys or compliance inspections in all industry classifications; direct the work of others on team assignments and train new employees; serve as an expert witness in administrative hearings and legal proceedings.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health, safety engineering, or related field and two years of experience which included primary responsibility in four of the following areas in construction and/or general industry hazard identification, hazard evaluation in relation to existing standards, hazard control design, hazard controls verification, safety/health program design, and safety/health program evaluation.
• Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences, or engineering, and four years of experience as described above.
• Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and two years of experience which included primary responsibility in four of the following areas in construction and/or general industry: hazard identification, hazard evaluation in relation to existing standards, hazard control design, hazard controls verification, safety/health program design, and safety/health program evaluation.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of experience as described above.
• One year of experience as a Safety Representative, Enforcement in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None of the above.

02

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Please detail your formal training experience to including the creation and presentation of course materials for adult learners. Your answer must include where and when the experience was obtained.

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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