State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Occupational Safety And Health Director (2644MP)

$51.88-$70.74 Hourly / $4,150.20-$5,658.74 BiWeekly /
$108,320.00-$147,693.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Labor this class is accountable for directing functions of the Occupational Safety and Health.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of the division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the Occupational Safety and Health and Working Conditions Divisions;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages functions of Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Act providing consultation, education and training services for public and private employers; 
  • Prepares proposed regulations and amendments to Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Act and other labor laws covered by division;
  • Assists in preparation of division and state budgets;
  • Directs inspection of public sector employers for compliance with State Occupational Safety and Health Act and standards; 
  • Issues citations and assesses monetary penalties for violations; 
  • Coordinates State Occupational Safety and Health program with requirements and directives of United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
  • Prepares federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration grants; 
  • Prepares special reports and correspondence; 
  • Conducts public speaking as required;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts;
    • relevant non-Occupational Safety and Health Administration labor laws; 
    • safety devices and practices in places of employment; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in occupational safety and health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included supervisory or advanced technical experience in occupational safety and health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in occupational health or safety, chemistry, mechanical engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Masters' degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 67

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Occupational Safety and Health Director in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective August 2, 2022. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-001

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/03/2023
CLASS: 2644MP; EST: 10/25/1974; REV: 1/5/2023;