Safety Inspector I

Job Description

Announcement type: Open to the public.

Nature of Work
This is routine technical occupational safety inspection work. Employees in this class perform routine occupational safety inspection, accident investigation and prevention duties independently after initial training and work under closer supervision on a variety of more complex developmental assignments.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Conducts routine safety inspections of work areas, structures, machinery, equipment and working conditions to determine compliance with established occupational safety codes and regulations; reports unsafe conditions and makes recommendations to correct safety hazards and undesirable conditions, and to increase the effectiveness and use of safety features. Observes crews at work and reports laxity in safety precautions, such as failure to use safety shoes, hat, rubber gloves and other safety devises. Investigates accidents occurring during work; prepares reports showing causes of accident and recommends measures designed to prevent recurrence. Maintains fire prevention materials and other safety and first-aid supplies; distributes safety literature and places safety posters in designated locations. Prepares and maintains records, statistics and other reports relative to the safety program. May instruct workers in use of safety equipment and safe work methods. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Ability to learn and apply occupational safety principles, codes and techniques. Ability to conduct safety inspections and detect accident hazards in relation to varied functions, work situations and activities. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Minimum Experience and Training
A) Two years of work experience which has provided general knowledge of safety rules, regulations and practices; and graduation from high school; or
B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills.

Minimum Education
All new employment in the service of the government of Guam shall have, as a reasonable measure of job performance, minimum requirement of a high school diploma or a successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test or any equivalent of a general education high school program, apprenticeship program or successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized, accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field required for the job, pursuant to Public Law 29-113.