Careers at OSHA

For over 50 years, OSHA has helped transform America's workplaces in ways that have significantly reduced worker fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.

OSHA provides opportunities if you are passionate about traveling to different places, meeting new people, and receiving on-the-job training. We strongly believe that our employees are a key component of success and are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development.

Join OSHA in our commitment to keeping workers safe and healthy. See what opportunities await you!

Mission

OSHA's mission is to assure America's workers have safe and healthful working conditions free from unlawful retaliation. OSHA carries out its mission by setting and enforcing standards; enforcing anti-retaliation provisions of the OSH Act and other federal whistleblower laws; providing and supporting training, outreach, education, and assistance; and working collaboratively with our state OSHA programs as well as ensuring that they are at least as effective as federal OSHA, furthering a national system of worker safety and health protections.

Growth

Federal jobs are competitive and fulfilling. OSHA employees are eligible for a competitive salary and benefits package. It is important to remember salary figures vary according to several factors including but not limited to your location, position, level of education and professional experience.

Benefits

Enjoy the widest selection of health plans in the country. Unlike many private sector health plans, there is no physical exam, no restrictions on age or physical condition, and you cannot be canceled by the plan. Additional benefits include:

  • Life/work balance with workplace flexibilities and telework
  • Promotion potential after first year
  • Flexible hours
  • Free training and certifications
  • Retirement benefits including 401K match
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 104 hours of sick leave a year
  • 2 to 5 weeks of annual leave a year, plus 11 federal holidays
  • Job opportunities across the U.S.