Safety Officer I

Dept of Health and Human Services

SEC OFFICE - HUMAN RESOURCES

Safety Officer I (NS)

60036333

NC12

This position will report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Assistant Safety Programs Director and will manage a multifaceted safety program for Julien F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center (ADATC) at complies with regulations of all federal, NC, DHHS and other authorities having jurisdiction. Authorities having jurisdiction include, but are not limited to NC DOL OSH, NC OSFM, NC DEQ, CMS, and NC DHSR.

This position is also responsible for developing, coordinating, administering, and maintaining a comprehensive Environment of Care Program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards. Duties will focus on providing a safe and healthful environment for all employees, patients and visitors within this facility. This position serves as the principal technical advisor and subject matter expert to management at the facility for the development, implementation and enforcement of safety, emergency management and environmental compliance.

This position conducts specialized training for employees as required, and will interface with the workers’ compensation program in areas of accident investigations, data collection and trends and accident prevention. This position will also backup the Workers' Compensation Administrator when needed to facilitate claims processing and communicating with employee/manager regarding claim status/outcomes. They will also assist with returning injured employees back to work and attend committees associated with the Workers' Compensation process.

This position conducts inspections of all work areas of the facility to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Regulations include, but are not limited to: walking-working surfaces, hazardous wastes materials and substances, personal protective equipment, control of hazardous energy, permit required confined spaces, materials handling and storage, machinery and machine guarding, hand and portable powered tools, welding, cutting and brazing, electrical and removal of lead based paint, maintenance and abatement of asbestos containing materials. This position communicates and coordinates corrective action with facility management and the Assistant Safety Programs Director regarding those programs.

This position conducts safety committee meetings and advises committee members on the number and causes of accidents and unsafe working conditions and/or practices. This position recommends policy and procedure changes to eliminate hazardous conditions and provides written recommendations required for compliance with codes and regulations.

General office environment with sedentary work conditions and the ability to move to various facilities to meet with staff. Exposure to maintenance and support equipment areas, such as boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, manholes, attics, basements, construction sites, stock rooms/warehouse, etc. is periodic.  There are some periods of sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, etc.  There is exposure and daily use of computer display terminal.  There is some travel involved.  Position must often crawl and use other physical movement during the course of inspections.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree with a major in safety management, occupational safety, industrial technology, or one of the physical sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of one year of progressive occupational and safety and health experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Dejah Victoria Seksay