Safety and Workers' Compensation Consultant

State of North Carolina•Nc Judicial Center Wake, NC

3d•$59,463 - $95,414•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) provides centralized administration and budgeting services for the state’s courts in all 100 counties. The Human Resources (HR) Division provides professional services and programs to all Judicial Branch hiring authorities, officials, and employees. We also employ exceptional strategies and best practices to attract, retain, and motivate a talented workforce. We proudly serve the Judicial Branch’s most valuable assets – it’s employees. Each day we conduct employment transactions and provide information, guidance, support, and solutions to nearly 7,000 members of the Judicial Branch.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with a degree in human resources management, safety management or industrial technology and two (2) years of experience in occupational safety and health, workers compensation or human resources; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of state and federal safety and health standards as applied to an office environment and safe work habits.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) guidelines and practices.
Knowledge of Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Program and the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law.
Knowledge of Judicial Branch leave programs.
Skills in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Skills in gathering data and generating conclusions.
Skills in using effective interviewing and questioning techniques to conduct safety audits and investigations.
Skills in providing consultation regarding the safety and health program to Judicial Branch hiring authorities and AOC division staff.
Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills.
Skills in using MS Office Word and Excel to produce technical analyses, data management, and reports.
Ability to investigate and recognize unsafe conditions or acts and determine corrective actions.
Ability to convince management of the need for a safety program and the importance of establishing and maintaining a safe environment.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to demonstrate dependability, high level of responsiveness, and credibility.
Ability to build trust with stakeholders.
Ability to develop and present training programs on a wide variety of safety topics.
Ability to plan and direct a comprehensive safety program.
Ability to manage workers’ compensation (WC) caseload.
Ability to collect and analyze WC data.

Nice To Haves

Current certification in Occupational Safety and Health (CIH, CSP)
Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP)
Experience managing a safety program
Experience managing a workers compensation program
Experience working with emergency response protocol

Responsibilities

Conduct regular comprehensive safety inspections of county courthouses and Judicial Branch facilities to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks/hazards to strengthen and ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulations.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences.
Manage the full lifecycle of workplace injuries. Serve as the liaison between the employer, injured employee, and the third-party claims administrator (TPA). Coordinate workers’ compensation claims by preparing cases for mediation and attending hearings. Ensure program and policies are compliant with the North Carolina General Statute 97 (Workers’ Compensation Act of North Carolina).
Track and report safety and health data to identify trends and areas of improvement. Analyze and produce statistical reports related to accidents, safety and claims, and OSHA reports. Maintain OSHA logs.
Coordinate and schedule security/multi-hazard drills for NC Judicial Center (NCJC) and statewide judicial offices. Assist the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) leader with coordination of procedures to ensure essential functions continue during a wide range of emergencies.
Develop and implement training programs to meet specific needs of NCJC and field offices for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery from natural or manmade disasters. Provide training and guidance on workers' compensation procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with all stakeholders including county officials and administrators, workers' compensation TPA, and legal counsel. Serve as the NCJC Safe Leader, member of the Emergency Alert Team, and Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
Other safety and health related duties assigned by HR Manager.