IOSHA Inspector

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies.

At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Labor :

The Indiana Department of Labor advances the safety, health, and prosperity of Hoosiers in the workplace. We maintain a proactive focus of prevention, training, and good communication by collaborating with businesses, labor, trade associations, and schools, all with the goal of making Indiana safer and more productive.

Role Overview :

The IOSHA Inspector will serve as a primary creator of reports concerning the compliance status of inspected sites. Proper assessment of the inspected conditions affects the downstream work of the supervisor, Director and legal staff in reviewing, and negotiating and defending the citations.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,;but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Conduct assigned inspections : formal and non-formal complaints, referrals, emphasis-related contact, threats of imminent danger, and fatalities and catastrophes.
• Inspect sites to recognize and evaluate safety and health conditions per IOSHA regulations.
• Hold opening conferences with company owners and / or management to advise on the inspection process and gather relevant materials.
• Collect, analyze, and compare data to established safety and health regulations, and document findings through notes, sketches, photographs, etc.
• Create and document technical reports for administrative and regulatory action.
• Interview employees to gather job-specific information and caution them on safety hazards.
• Conduct closing conferences with company owners and / or management to provide a summary of inspection findings and discuss abatement.
• Testify at informal hearings and before the Board of Safety Review.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

• A Bachelor’s Degree plus related work experience; related academic training plus comparable work experience alone may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of work experience in a construction or an industrial environment; at least (1) one year of the required experience must include experience involving identification of safety and health hazards in a construction or an industrial environment;

or participation in the formulation of construction or industrial safety rules; or accredited college training in Construction Management or Technology, Occupational Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, Public Safety or Health, or a related field.

• Undergo an annual physical / medical evaluation to ensure physically able to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• The ability to carry sometimes heavy and awkward equipment, and to move, ascend, be stationary while carrying sampling and measuring devices and wearing protective clothing, including respirators.
• The ability to work in unpleasant and hazardous conditions, including noise and toxic chemicals, during inspections / investigations.
• Broad knowledge of training techniques relating to occupational health and safety subject matters.
• The ability to interpret and apply IOSHA regulations, consensus standards, and various practices and precedents falling within the jurisdiction of IOSHA.
• The ability to conduct inspections and further investigations and to prepare administrative reports for use as basis for recommendations for further action.
• The ability to maintain working cooperative relationships and ability to manage difficult situations with utmost professionalism;

ability to maintain confidentiality.

• The ability to communicate in a precise and professional manner.
• The ability to utilize and learn computer software such as MS Office programs and agency specific programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to : 150 hours of paid new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer