Safety Officer (Risk Management/Wellness Division) Full Time

$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus!

Open Until Filled

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Performs specialized administrative work to provide training and develop policies to ensure occupational safety and health law compliance. Work involves inspecting work areas, conducting training, investigating accidents, and developing and monitoring compliance with policies and procedures related to OSHA regulations for all departments within the County. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must establish and maintain good working relationships with County staff, elected officials and the public. Duties require considerable tact and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters. Works independently and requires self-initiative. Work requires skills in organization, communication (both written and verbal), time management, prioritization, handling confidential information, and the ability to work with lower and higher level positions with tact.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Risk Management/Wellness Manager and is evaluated through observation, conferences, OSHA safety compliance, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Types general correspondence, memorandums, reports, schedules, and other materials as needed.

Responsibilities include creating, conducting, and training proper OSHA compliant policies and procedures County-wide and specific to each department’s safety requirements. Ensures that annual required departmental trainings are up-to-date at all times.

Serves as the county’s safety committee chairperson and provides direction to the safety team members in ensuring each department has a sound safety committee and safety program. 

Coordinates the inspection of buildings and work sites to locate unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices.  Compiles and maintains reports pertaining to safety inspections and remedial actions and submits records as required by insurance companies and or federal oversight agencies.

Collects, prepares data, generates, maintains, and files records and reports.  Compiles records of program activities and prepares related reports as needed. 

Enters a variety of data into the computer such as Workers’ Compensation claims, automobile accident claims, property & liability claims, and safety training assignments to employees.  Analyzes incident records and determines the need for new or revised policies, additional training, and recommends pro-active measures to reduce the risk of near miss accidents.

Handles confidential or sensitive information in an appropriate manner; may require verbal or written reports on more complex issues.

May assist with tasks associated with the County’s Wellness Program and/or the Employee Wellness Clinic.

Serves as a member of the K.I.C.K.S. Employee Wellness Committee.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of and the ability to interpret applicable federal and state workplace insurance regulations and OSHA standards.

Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing and present policies and training programs to a variety of audiences. 

Ability to recommend, develop and implement goals, policies and procedures, and conduct safety training for an effective Safety Program.

Ability to operate standard office and computer equipment.

Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Considerable knowledge and ability to use sophisticated computer technology, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.

Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, safety policies, newsletters, etc.

Ability to use judgment in organizing and establishing priorities and work assigned.

Ability to effectively, tactfully, and courteous when communicating with all levels of management, employees, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting tasks, operate a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in human resources administration, occupational safety and health, business management, public administration, Risk Management, or a related field, and 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience administering an OSHA compliant safety program; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Must have completed the 30-hour General Industry Safety Course and Train the Trainer course or have the ability to complete within 12 months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license; Certified Safety Professional Certification (CSP) is highly desired.