MassDOT Industrial Safety & Health Inspector I

The selected applicant will be partnered with senior level Industrial Safety and Health Inspector(s) to support the day-to-day job responsibilities. Each apprentice inspector will be provided opportunities to assess diverse situations and assist the District Safety Inspector, or Area Supervisor with promoting a safe working environment for the MassDOT Highway Division workforce.

After substantial training and skills development has occurred, the selected applicant may be assigned to independently conduct tasks related to the list of responsibilities outlined above.

It shall be noted that incumbents in this position could be exposed to occupational hazards such as active roadways, hazardous materials, confined spaces, heights, and work with people under emotional distress. This position requires emergency response coverage which involves scheduled and on-call work on nights, weekends, and holidays. Apprentice level Industrial Health and Safety Inspectors will support emergency response activities during after-hours/weekends with senior level inspectors until such time that the Manager of Occupational Safety and Health has determined that independent work can be completed safely and effectively by the ISHI I incumbent.

Duties and Responsibilities

Entry-level technicians serving as Industrial Safety and Health Inspector I positions will receive supervision and training from employees of a higher grade while assisting with the following work functions:

• Safety inspections and investigations.
• Safety inspections and investigations involve interviewing parties involved with workplace accidents/injuries and/or safety violations, and physical inspection of: equipment, vehicles, materials, operations, buildings, and infrastructure, including the District 6 tunnel system which contains confined spaces and other unique hazards.
• Responding to workplace injuries.
• Responding to highway emergencies including serious crashes and hazardous materials spills.
• Evaluating work zone set-ups.
• Providing assistance with job safety planning and implementation.
• Conducting and assisting with safety training sessions.
• Assistance with development of written safety procedures.
• Increasing safety awareness and contributing to development of safety outreach materials.
• Responding to inquiries.
• Writing inspection reports.
• Maintaining records.
• Hosting and attending meetings.
• Support of safety during Snow and Ice Operations.
• Providing assistance in ensuring that the Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing Laws for CDL drivers are effectively implemented.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or required.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus ("Signing Bonus") if you are newly hired into the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in safety engineering, industrial hygiene, inspection or investigatory work in connection with occupational safety/health standards, in the regulation of occupational safety/health or in enforcement of occupational health laws, rules, regulations and standards, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.

Extensive travel is required; incumbents must have access to a properly inspected, registered and insured personal automobile and must possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Based on assignment Applicants must pass an annual medical evaluation to certify their ability to wear respiratory or other breathing apparatus.

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain certification on OSHA-10, OSHA-40, OSHA24/Hazwoper, TIMS, Work Zone Traffic Control, Flagging, CPR, First Aid, Drug and Alcohol Detection and other appropriate disciplines as necessary to perform duties as assigned.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in building construction, mechanical technology, industrial Page 5 of 15 hygiene, industrial management, industrial technology, sanitation/public health inspection, or engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, industrial hygiene, safety science, construction management, industrial management, or a related scientific discipline such as chemistry, biology or the like, may be substituted for the required experience.

III. Completion of an apprentice training program approved by the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards in a construction trade may be substituted for the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.