Cincinnati - Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist (PN: 20068229)

State of Ohio • Springdale, OH

12d • $1 • Remote

About The Position

This position is considered a field position and will not be required to report into a physical office on a daily basis but based on operational need. The State of Ohio, Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, BWC provides insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines and strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. Our vision is to transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success, and our mission is to deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Our core values are One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, and Relentless Excellence. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• 36 months training or 36 months experience commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved position description on file relative to conducting industrial &/or construction safety surveys, operating related testing equipment & providing technical advice to resolve industrial safety hazards & violations of state & federal regulations AND valid driver’s license.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry) or engineering AND valid driver's license.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Knowledge of: Customer & personal service; Safety work practices; Safety management systems & accident theory; Laws & regulations pertaining to occupational safety & health (e.g., OSHA standards); Employee development & training; Safety consensus standards, codes, & best practices (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, ASTM); Fire prevention & safety; BWC policies, procedures, & programs; Basic industrial hygiene; Basic engineering principles; Mathematics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, & statistics; Electrical principles; Ergonomics; Chemistry; Physics
• Skill in: Computer use including MS Word, Excel, & Access, & statistical software; Workplace safety monitoring tools (e.g., direct read atmospheric monitors, colorimetric tubes, electrical circuit testers, stop time measuring devices, wire rope & pulley sheave gauges, calipers, cameras, sound level meters, velometers)
• Ability to: Critical thinking; Technical oral expression; Establish & maintain effective working relationships; Technical oral & written comprehension; Technical written expression; Problem sensitivity
• Educational Transcripts: For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

Nice To Haves

• BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and advice to organizations about workplace safety: evaluates organizations' safety and health management systems and cultures by gathering data and analyzing and interpreting data to determine if improvements are necessary.
• Creates technical reports (e.g., hazard analysis and safety program assessment and development) and documents routine work activities.
• Stays knowledgeable of new regulations and consensus standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, OAC, NIOSH, ANSI, ACGIH), safety equipment, processes, best practices, and current developments in the profession by attending seminars, reading technical reports, manuals, and professional journals.
• Promotes partnerships among employers, BWC Safety Council, BWC's Safety Congress, Group Sponsors, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) to ensure organizations have access to all resources necessary to develop and maintain safe and healthful workplaces.
• Recommends and assists an organization's management in developing, implementing and evaluating changes to an organization's workplace safety and health processes.
• Conducts workplace safety training.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree