Workplace Safety Representative 9-12 - Safety Officer - Ottawa County

Salary: $30.84 - $50.76 Hourly
Location : To Be Determined - TBD, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 1801-26-LA-MIOSHA-032
Department: LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)


Job Description
Position Location: Ottawa County

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at
Employees in this job perform and completes a variety of professional assignments involving the review, investigation, and analysis of workplace operations, environment, equipment, and production methods in a broad range of general industry workplaces to ensure the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSH Act) and other workplace safety rules and regulations are appropriately adhered to providing a safe and healthy work environment for Michigan workers. The work is performed through application of knowledge, practices, rules, policies, and regulations related to industry standards to minimize potential safety and health risks in the workplace.
Work Location: The WSR works from a home office (that is, their home). However, this is a field position that requires the establishment of the "Official Workstation" for travel purposes in Ottawa County. All work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

The Workplace Safety Representative is issued a state vehicle, which must be parked overnight in a secure location in the county to which the position is assigned. Examples of a secure location are the employee's home and the parking lot of any governmental facility.


A typical 40-hour workweek of a Workplace Safety Representative could include an equivalent of two days in the field conducting inspections; two days at home documenting the inspection results in a case file; and one day performing administrative duties and attending meetings and training.


This position involves an initial orientation and training period for the first 5-6 months. During this period, the new employee is required to be in training. The new employees are typically expected to stay overnight at the training location (Lansing or Grand Rapids) Monday night to Thursday night.

Required Education and Experience
Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Workplace Safety Representative 9

No specific type or amount is required.
Workplace Safety Representative 10

One year of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9.
Workplace Safety Representative P11

Two years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10.
Workplace Safety Representative 12

Three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 9, including two years equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative 10 or one year equivalent to a Workplace Safety Representative P11.

Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
W orkplace Safety Representative 10


Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) One year of responsibility for workplace safety, or, 2) One year of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards.

Workplace Safety Representative P11

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school, AND 1) Two years of responsibility for workplace safety, or, 2) Two years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards, or, 3) Six years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, two years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.
Workplace Safety Representative 12

Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school, AND 1) Three years of responsibility for workplace safety, or, 2) Three years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards, or, 3) Seven years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, three years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.

Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,


Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Position requires an annual audiometric test and the mandatory use of a respirator, which requires an annual physical to ensure the ability to perform the duties of this position. In addition, some positions may require candidates to pass a hyperbaric tunnel physical as a portion of the hiring/interview process to ensure the ability to perform investigations in a pressurized tunnel.

Possession of a Michigan driver's license.

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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.


Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at


Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at


Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.


Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.


Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.


Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.


Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.


Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.


Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.


Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.


Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.


Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.


Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.


Updated: 2/28/24
01


WORSREP - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school?

• Yes
• No

02


WORSREP - Please select your level of education and experience:

• A bachelor's degree in any major and none to one year of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)
• A bachelor's degree in any major and one to two years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)
• A bachelor's degree in any major and two to three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)
• A bachelor's degree in any major and at least three years of professional experience conducting workplace safety investigations and analysis (if so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.)
• An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and one to two years of responsibility for workplace safety; OR one to two years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards.
• An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and two to three years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards; OR two to three years of responsibility for workplace safety; OR six to seven years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, two years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.
• An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and at least three years of experience investigating/inspecting workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards; OR at least three years of responsibility for workplace safety; OR at least seven years of skilled trade work experience in construction or general industry, three years of which shall have been as a journey level skilled trade worker.

03


WORSREP- Do you possess a valid driver's license from Michigan or another state?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a Journeymen's card?

• Yes
• No

05


If you answered yes to possessing a Journeymen's card, please list the trade below. If you answered no, please type "n/a".
06


How many years of experience do you have investigating, inspecting, or auditing workplaces for compliance with occupational safety standards?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• Greater than 5 years

07


How many years of experience do you have in jobs where you had responsibility for workplace safety?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• Greater than 5 years.

08


Please list the industrial equipment and machines that you have experience with, what type of experience (operator, setup, repair, Maintenance, or other) and the years or months that you have the experience. If no experience, please type "n/a".
09


Have you ever operated, maintained, or inspected industrial equipment for safety issues?

• Yes
• No

10


Please list the MIOSHA/OSHA required written programs for general industry that you are familiar with. If you are not familiar with any MIOSHA/OSHA required written programs, please type "n/a".
11


Do you have knowledge of any MIOSHA, Federal OSHA, or other occupational safety standards?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you ever evaluated and determined corrections for MIOSHA, Federal OSHA, or other occupational safety standards?

• Yes
• No

13


Workplace Safety Representatives work from a home office. Are you able to provide space for State-owned equipment and supplies in an official home office workstation?

• Yes
• No

14


1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!

• College/University Career Services Office
• College/University Career Fair
• Employee Referral
• GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace
• Handshake
• Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
• Michigan Works! Agency
• Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Pure Michigan Talent Connect
• NEOGOV job alert
• Veterans Organization
• X (previously Twitter)

15


1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
16


1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

• Not a State of Michigan employee
• A previous State of Michigan employee
• A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee
• A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee

17


1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a Workplace Safety Representative 9-12 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

• Yes
• No

18


Have you attached a detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

19


If applicable to your qualification for this position, did you attach OFFICIAL copies of your college/university transcripts to your application?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable due to qualifying through alternative education and/or experience requirement or State of Michigan Classified Service professional experience.

Required Question