Safety Administrator

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Versailles, KY

6d•$64,167 - $72,725

About The Position

The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) seeks a Safety Administrator to administer and coordinate health, safety, and workplace compliance for its programs. The role provides guidance on occupational safety, ergonomics, workers’ compensation, emergency management, and applicable state and federal requirements. The Safety Administrator also provides training, conducts or assists with workplace assessments, and serves as a resource to staff. The position supports offices across the Salt River Trail region, including Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington, and Woodford counties. The agency may authorize telecommuting, but may modify or end the arrangement at any time. Travel may be required, and the incumbent must be able to make oral presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Four years of experience in safety operations or inspection, incident management, or emergency services.
Additional administrative, safety operations and/or inspection, incident management, or emergency services experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to make oral presentations.
Travel may be required.
Applicants must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Kentucky State Police and FBI.
Experience working collaboratively with team members and community partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement policies and procedures related to workplace safety, accessibility, and ergonomic assessments.
Respond to and evaluate critical incidents in a timely manner when corrective or protective action may be needed.
Inspect local offices in the region and work with regional and local building managers to resolve deficiencies.
Work with facilities management to address structural or other problems.
Provide staff training, which may include CPR, first responder, fire extinguisher, and Bloodborne Pathogen training.
Ensure offices comply with OSHA and safety requirements.
Maintain the OSHA log, including completing workers’ compensation forms following workplace injuries.
Accumulate statistics and develop preventive plans as needed.
Participate in Regional Leadership meetings and supervisor meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.