Position Function:
Associate Safety Consultant for the Mississippi State University Extension Center for Safety and Health.
Salary Grade: 14
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Center for Safety and Health is the 21(d) OSHA Consultation Program for the State of Mississippi. The program is a free service to small and medium, high hazard businesses.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
January 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1-Reports to the Mississippi State University Extension Center for Safety and Health Program Manager
2-Consultant conducts occupational safety and health surveys that include but not limited to; facility program assessment, analysis of injury and illness data, program review of all OSHA required written programs and recognition of occupational hazards per OSHA standards.
3-Surveys are conducted to private, high hazard companies throughout the State of Mississippi.
4-Consultant will maintain client files, develop technical reports, and track hazard abatements. Using Microsoft Office Products.
5-Consultant will conduct outreach activities as directed.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Minimum - Bachelor's degree with a focus in Occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, technology, business management, and or related field.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' with a focus in Manufacturing and occupational safety and health
Substitution: An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1-Knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office
2-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3-Ability to work both efficiently and effectively with clients and/or co-workers.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1-Reliable personal transportation.
2-Occasional overnight travel.
3-Job frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling while traveling and during site visits.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Apply on-line at www.jobs.msstate.edu/applicants and attach a resume and cover letter.
Screening Date:
January 5, 2026, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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