Job Description

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12/26/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-07474
OSH Partnership Administrator
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$6,345.14 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards
Location
500 Mero Street

3rd Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet's mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, have a highly skilled and committed workforce, ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, and provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!



The Department of Workplace Standards, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Education & Training, seeks an OSH Partnership Administrator in the OSH Partnership Program Branch. This position will be the administrator of all aspects of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) of Kentucky. The position will provide consultative, training, and technical services as needed.



This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.



Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinates all aspects of the program(s) by overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program(s) and works directly with the OSH staff and the Program Manager in the implementation of the program objectives, staying within and complying with program policies and procedures. Serves as a team leader and develops and assigns work for assigned employees. Evaluates and analyzes industrial safety and health operations in the workplace involving highly complex technical and operational matters/issues relative to safety and health interventions. Writes detailed reports, instructive and effective action plans and recommendations for program project participation in the workplace as well as beneficial corrective measures in the workplace. Participates in the advancement of division goals and objectives as set forth in the OSH Program Strategic Plan. Provides technical assistance to staff, employers and provides abatement assistance as necessary. Conducts and participates in training sessions, conferences and seminars with Labor management and staff to keep apprised of the latest technology. Analyzes needs, performs research, develops and assembles training materials such as pamphlets and booklets. Represents the Labor Cabinet at Regional conferences. Evaluates, researches and makes recommendations for company partnerships to Director for approval or disapproval of division purchases, invoices and contracts. Analyzes monthly fiscal reports and maintains a system of comparison. Ensures program is following state and federal mandates.

When you join our team, you will:
Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career Have promotional opportunities as you progress through your career A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required) Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays Overtime and compensatory time Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account Life insurance Retirement Wellness incentives program Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education

We look forward to the opportunity to meet you.



The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree or an associate degree in occupational safety and health, industrial technology, loss prevention, industrial hygiene, environmental health, engineering technology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Five years of professional experience in occupational safety and health, safety training, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Graduate study in occupational safety and health, completed occupational safety and health internship, safety, or health training, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for- year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Additional experience in occupational safety and health, Voluntary Protection Partnership, Construction Partnership Programs, Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Programs, or Safety Partnership Program on- site interventions will substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for- year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Working conditions vary based on the facilities where evaluations are performed. Travel is required to make physical inspections of business establishments.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brian Black at Brian.black@ky.gov or 502-564-3320.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D