Safety Officer I

About the job

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
SEC OFFICE - HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Classification Title
Safety Officer I (NS)
Position Number
60036333
Grade
NC12
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work
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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grande Range: $47,703.00 - $83,479.00
Recruitment Range: $65,183.00 - $72,000.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety management, environmental science, public health administration, industrial technology or one of the physical sciences and one year of progressive occupational safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards, state safety regulations, risk management principles, and applicable healthcare and government safety requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. Skill in identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety inspections, performing risk assessments, investigating incidents, and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Emergency Management and Incident Response. Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate emergency preparedness programs, coordinate emergency response activities, and apply Incident Command System (ICS) principles during planned events and emergencies.
• Communication and Training Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to develop and deliver safety training, educate employees on safe work practices, prepare reports, and effectively communicate with leadership, employees, and external regulatory agencies.

Physical Requirements:
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.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Internal Posting
This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina State Government Employees, And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

About Julian F. Keith (JFK) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
The JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center serves adults in need of substance use disorder treatment and psychiatric stabilization. It offers an array of specialized programs to meet the complex needs of their population, including statewide perinatal treatment, opioid treatment, and evidence-based treatment for trauma survivors and veterans. The JFK ADATC is specifically designed to provide short-term, medically monitored detoxification/crisis stabilization to prepare adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders for ongoing community-based recovery services.

Supplemental Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

• Application Process
• Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the day before the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .

Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

• Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience
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.

EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Dejah Victoria Seksay
Contact:
DHHS Workday Support Form