Occupational Safety And Health Manager
Hybrid
Recruitment # 250930-1797MP-001
Location Wethersfield, CT
Date Opened 11/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $94,907 - $129,393/year
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 12/1/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Labor (DOL (https://portal.ct.gov/dol/?language=en_US) ), is recruiting an Occupational Safety And Health Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1797MP&R1=&R3=) to work in our Division of Occupational Safety and Health, located in Wethersfield, CT.
Position Highlights:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
First (1st) shift
Monday - Friday
Wethersfield, CT
About Us:
The Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health is referred to as CONN-OSHA. CONN-OSHA administers Connecticut's Public Employer Only State Plan and enforces occupational safety and health standards as they apply to all municipal and state employees. As a State Plan state, CONN-OSHA adopts and enforces standards that are at least as effective as the federal requirements.
What's In It For You:
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Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.
We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Christopher.Lavallee (Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.) @ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health this class is accountable for coordinating and managing the safety and/or health related technical activities of the division.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in directing staff and operations of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health;
Assists in coordinating, planning and managing of inspection and consultation programs of division;
Assists employers and employees in adherence to and understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Act;
Assigns and reviews work of Occupational Hygienists and safety professionals;
Reviews reports for compliance with Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Act;
Keeps abreast of new developments in occupational safety and health and provides education, training and technical assistance to staff and advises of changes in regulations and programs;
Assigns and reviews research studies and surveys in connection with inspections;
Prepares comprehensive reports for Director and confers frequently with Director regarding budgeting, personnel and administration of division;
Coordinates statistical programs and federal reporting requirements;
Supervises regulation and licensing of industrial health facilities;
Reviews physician reports of occupational injuries and illnesses;
Establishes and maintains liaison with Occupational Health Laboratory and State Health Laboratory regarding sample analysis;
Prepares correspondence and reports;
Assists in grant applications;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
May make special inspections related to occupational safety or health;
May assist in preparation of proposed regulations and amendments to CONN-OSHA;
May testify at hearings and in court and speak to other groups;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
Connecticut and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts;
principles and practices of occupational safety and health;
industrial processes, materials, properties, operations and procedures pertaining to occupational health;
safety practices and safety devices in places of employment;
Knowledge of
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
toxicology;
medical aspects of occupational safety and health;
symptoms of occupational disease;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience in the enforcement of occupational safety and/or health laws and regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in chemistry, occupational safety or health, physics, mechanical engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Masters' degree in safety, engineering, industrial hygiene, public health or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
Experience with planning and coordinating consultation/inspection activities in order to meet production goals as required by Federal OSHA grants.
Experience with reviewing consultation/compliance reports for grammar, technical accuracy, documentation of hazards found, and case file is complete.
Experience with formal training or speaking to a variety of groups (e.g., unions, industry associations, working groups) to educate them about the CONN-OSHA program, the various services/resources offered, and occupational safety and health topics.
Experience with prioritizing and tracking tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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