DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Business Services
Office of Facilities Management 
1717 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $61,591.00 - $66,000.27 Annually 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: July 03, 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as Occupational Safety Consultant 4. This position is responsible for oversight of properties leased and owned by the Department throughout Arizona. This position is authorized to administer safety inspections, determine appropriate action for violators, complaints, and referrals; and to conduct informal conferences with violators and recommend appropriate action to the Administrator. The Occupational Safety Consultant assists in the management, planning, coordination, and evaluation of the Department’s occupational safety and health program, performing tasks such as providing guidance to DES employees on the evacuation process, overseeing emergency action plan and procedure updates and environmental testing before and after tenant improvements and demolition projects, investigating work environments and safety equipment for conditions of compliance, and enforcing State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health standards, regulations, laws, rules, and codes. This position will be required to travel and/or drive for State business.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct inspections of DES owned and leased facilities for life safety and environmental compliance with State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health standards, regulations, laws, rules, and codes.
• Prepare inspections reports.
• Routinely review and complete reports on building evacuation policy, evacuation process, annual fire safety evacuation, emergency planning and plan development, and drills and rehearsals.
• Write detailed reports based on studies, research, analysis, and evaluation of data pertaining to assigned risk management projects.
• Respond to requests for information and provide interpretation of requirements set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Loss Control rules and regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
• Review, revise, and/or write policy and operating procedures subject to guidelines set forth by the Administrator, and relevant rules, laws, and regulations.
• Develop and conduct employee training on various Occupational Safety and Health topics.
• Review tenant improvements and construction projects for hazards, investigate sampling history, and scopes of work for abatement vendors and contracts.
• This position will be required to travel and/or driving for State business.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws.
• Regulations governing occupational safety standards, codes, and regulations, such as OSHA and ADOSH standards.
• Arizona Administrative Code R210-et al, industrial hygiene; NIOSH programs; EPA guidelines, including Asbestos.
• Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).

Skills in:

• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of inspection and investigation data to include test results, reports and plans.
• Drawing logical conclusions and implementing effective actions.
• Use and operate a variety of safety, monitoring, and testing equipment.
• Oral and written communication.
• Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with representatives of other governmental agencies.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and Tririga.

Ability to:

• Assess safety requirements in commercial and residential buildings.
• Read and interpret floorplans utilizing AutoCAD LT drafting software.
• Establish effective working relationships with individuals contacted in the course of work
• Speak and write effectively.
• Assess work-related factors that may pose risk and make recommendations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field; four years of experience in identifying, preventing, and eliminating safety hazards in work methods or environmental conditions in government or private sector workplaces; significant knowledge and experience with ADA-related activities, OSHA, and EPA regulations; and AHERA certification from accredited provider.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Linn Carrasco at (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.