Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

SAFETY ASSOCIATE, ENFORCEMENT -DIR - UNDERFILL

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $56,689.20 to $83,666.16 PAY GRADE: 32

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.



JOB INFORMATION


Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.


Department: Business and Industry


Division: Industrial Relations


Location: Reno, Sparks


Job Class Code: 11.526


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 52947


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 11/18/2025


Recruiter:


KARA CARMONNE


Phone: (775)684-0107


Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov


Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.





The Position
Safety Specialists are assigned to the Division of Industrial Relations to promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.
The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to underfill a Safety Specialist, Enforcement position within the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Enforcement Section in Reno. This position will report to the Safety Supervisor. Safety Associates, under close supervision, receive training in performing safety inspections at workplaces throughout Northern Nevada. The incumbent will promote safety practices, perform inspections independently, and enforce State and Federal safety laws and regulations (e.g. NRS 618, NAC 618, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926). The incumbent will be trained to identify safety and health hazards and violations and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement; research specific technology and industry applications using technical references and applicable codes and standards; and prepare written reports and investigate industrial accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities and investigate complaints. Incumbents will be required to use a state vehicle to conduct state business. Incumbents may be required to work shifts other than 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, to include nights/weekends and holidays. Incumbents interested in this position should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and possess the ability to provide quality and professional customer service.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/



To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in safety and health, engineering, chemistry, biological or physical sciences, fire science, or business administration; OR Associate's degree in applied science, mechanical technology or closely related field and two years of experience in occupational safety and health; OR three years of experience in the building trades, industrial operations, or occupational safety and health in which safety hazard recognition and correction was a primary duty; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above.


Special Notes

This incumbent may be required to work a flexible/rotating shift.


This position requires standby/call back notice.


Special Requirements

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.


This position has a 25% travel requirement.





The Examination


Application Evaluation Exam


The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.







INFORMATIONAL LINKS


For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB