Rockville, Maryland
Posted: 07-Jan-26
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $83,556 - $125,817
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Internal Number: 2025-00846
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About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83,556 - $125,817, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is one of Maryland's outstanding places to live and work. With the largest population in Maryland at over one million residents and located near the Nation’s capital, the County is one of the most affluent jurisdictions in Maryland and the nation. Montgomery County has a strong and diverse economy, with the 4th highest concentration of biotech in the U.S., corporate headquarters to industry leaders like Novavax, Marriott, Geico, and Lockheed Martin, and home to 32 federal facilities. Demographically, the County is approximately 42.9% white; 20.1% Hispanic or Latino; 20.1% Black or African American and 15.6% Asian. 91% of adult residents have at least a high school diploma while 57.8% hold a bachelor's or higher degree. Department of Finance programs include Controller operations (AP, AR, Timekeeping & Payroll, General & Grants Accounting); Fiscal Management (debt management, investing, cash management, and revenue and economic forecasting); Treasury (tax billing and collection, and cashiering); and Risk Management (self- and commercial insurance, claims administration, and safety). These programs, including department-wide experts in information technology, human resources, contracting and budgeting, are managed by a team of professionals with a depth of government experience, and with industry expertise developed while working for Fortune 500 companies, bond rating agencies, investment banking, insurance, public accounting, and financial and systems consulting.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Montgomery County Department of Finance (Finance), Division of Risk Management, is seeking an Occupational Safety and Health Specialist. The Division of Risk Management, Safety Section, is responsible for establishing an Occupational Safety and Health program and ensuring compliance with Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) workplace safety requirements. The primary duties of the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist include fostering a positive safety and health culture at the workplace while working with departments to prioritize safety across all County operations. Routine tasks involve collaborating with departments to identify program and facility deficiencies and developing action plans to ensure compliance. Additionally, the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist works to implement Occupational Safety and Health programs, identify hazards, conduct worksite assessments, and assist departments in eliminating and reducing safety and health issues. Other responsibilities include helping departments develop, implement, and improve safety strategies, management systems, and processes to ensure that every County work operation maintains the highest safety and health standards.What You'll Be Doing
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This work directly influences the quality of the Occupational Safety and Health services provided to County employees and volunteers in all departments and agencies by reducing or eliminating exposure to unsafe conditions and the risk of injuries and illnesses. It is carried out both in the field and in an office environment. The incumbent must visit various worksites weekly to collaborate with departments in establishing and enforcing standards, providing training and education, and assisting in designing, implementing, controlling, and evaluating the provisions of the County’s Occupational Safety and Health Program.
This position requires the ability to work at locations outside the office, including, but not limited to, Maintenance and Body Shops, Transit Depots, Waste Transfer Stations, Recycling Centers, Incinerator facilities, Fire Stations, Public Safety Training Academies, Pools, and other areas that may require PPE and/or involve physical activities.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in Occupational Safety and Health, General Industry Safety, or Construction Safety (or related).
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
A criminal background and credit history check will be performed on the chosen candidate before appointment and will play an important role in the hiring decision.-
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
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Applications from individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to assess the extent and relevance of their training and experience in the following areas:
1. Experience in administering and enforcing applicable Federal OSHA and Maryland OSHA (MOSH) workplace safety and health requirements.
2. Experience in developing and executing formal, effective safety and health programs, including implementing processes, procedures, and technologies to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.
3. Experience in identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, implementing measures to eliminate or control these conditions, and communicating appropriate measures to mitigate these problems.
4. Experience creating and delivering safety and health training through online courses, classroom lectures, PowerPoint presentations, worksite safety talks, etc.
5. Experience in compiling and analyzing accident statistics and preparing charts, tables, and written reports for management and department review.
6. Experience using applications and systems that track, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of Safety and Health programs.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
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