Cincinnati - Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist - PN: 20068209

State of Ohio • Springdale, OH

3d • Remote

About The Position

A Little About Us: With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, 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, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. Our Culture: BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. Our Vision: To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success. Our Mission: To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Our Core Values: One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence. EEO & ADA Statement: The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox [email protected] . BWC OCSEA Selection Rights: This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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. Transportation: Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle. 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. All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted. Background Check: Prior to an offer of employment , the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. 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. What You’ll Be Doing: 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. Knowledge 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.

Requirements

• 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. 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; valid driver’s license.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry) or engineering; 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 () Developed after employment.

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.
• Keeps knowledge 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: Senior