OSH Safety, Health Compliance Supervisor

State of North Carolina•Wilmington, NC

11d•$70,478 - $123,336•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health, safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Department's principle regulatory, enforcement and promotional programs, and the administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions, bureaus and offices under each, which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor, please visit our website at https://www.labor.nc.gov/.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, industrial management, industrial hygiene, biology, chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in occupational safety and health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license required
Thorough knowledge of the State and Federal laws, regulations and safety & health standards governing North Carolina work sites.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state safety and health codes and eligibility requirements for statewide awards programs.
Extensive working knowledge of strategic planning techniques, complex database management systems and team building.
Ability to understand and interpret laws, standards, regulations applicable to specific work site situations and statistical data.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, State and Federal officials, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Ability to train and supervise other workers.
Ability to use various types of inspection testing and measuring equipment.

Nice To Haves

Progressive supervisory experience in the occupational safety and health field
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, compliance and enforcement practices
Experience managing staff and directing complex investigations
Leadership experience within a State OSH program or Federal OSHA

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, and managing the daily operations of health and safety compliance activities for District 10, which encompasses 13 counties and is based in the Wilmington Field Office.
Assuring that bureau goals, policies, practices, OSH standards (and other safety related regulations) and interpretations are effectively utilized by subordinate compliance officers to maximize efficient use of personnel and equipment supplied.
Providing administrative and technical supervision over health and safety compliance officers in the areas of: accident investigations, complaint and referral inspections, general scheduled safety/health compliance inspections, special emphasis compliance programs, case file management, education and training, public speaking, internal training, equipment operation and maintenance, legal interpretations, engineering and design of protective safety systems, hazard abatement assistance, and research and development of new technologies and procedures.
Ensuring that assignments are appropriately distributed to field personnel to facilitate quality, timeliness and effectiveness of all completed tasks.
Assuring subordinate employees' work quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Proposing and directing the implementation of occupational safety standards and policies.
Conducting inspections of workplaces within the State (public and private sector).
Issuing citations with associated monetary penalties for violations of safety and health standards.
Investigating occupational safety and health complaints and significant accidents/catastrophes (including those resulting in fatalities).
Coordinating all litigation with the Attorney General’s office in accordance with established OSH Division policies.
Participating in all pre/post contest negotiations (informal conferences/settlement negotiations).
Providing technical and regulatory assistance directly to compliance officers, employers, and employees in regards to interpretation of Federal and State law, as well as measures to ensure that places of employment fully meet their responsibilities as employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Reviewing case file reports/inspection activity performed by subordinate compliance officers for technical content and to ensure that rules, regulations, statutes, and standards are appropriately used and enforced.
Overseeing district and area field office operations, including interaction with administrative staff, coordinating case file processing, coordinating the maintenance and upkeep of field offices (building facilities), coordinating the usage and maintenance of state motor fleet vehicles, and coordinating the maintenance, operation and upkeep of an office-based computer network system.
Communicating effectively, both inside and outside the agency, with the general public, employers, employees and governmental officials.
Conducting informal conferences, performing technical assistance, and negotiating and resolving all case file problems.
Participating in contested case hearings providing guidance and testimony.
Speaking to the public regarding a wide variety of Occupational Safety and Health issues, including standards, safety related topics, and the Divisions policies and procedures.
Giving guidance and direction to health and safety compliance officers.
Ensuring that district and area office employees perform their job in a safe manner.
Managing and supervising a health and safety compliance district, and ensuring the activities of the district/Bureau affect the safety and health of all employers/employees in the State of North Carolina.
Staying abreast of new laws, standards, regulations, guidelines, policies and interpretations, and keeping safety compliance officers, employers, employees and departmental management informed of these changes.
Ensuring that all health and safety compliance officer subordinates receive sufficient training in the use, calibration and maintenance of occupational safety and health measuring devices.