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) is seeking a proactive Safety and Workers’ Compensation Consultant to drive workplace safety initiatives and streamline workers’ compensation and claims management. This role will lead workplace hazard assessments, facilitate OSHA compliance, and administer the end-to-end workers’ compensation claims process. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who can bridge the gap between employee well-being and risk reduction, making them a vital addition to the team.

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.
Coordinate and schedule security/multi-hazard drills for NC Judicial Center (NCJC) and statewide judicial offices.
Evaluate risks and develop security matters for the NC Judicial Center (NCJC) in conjunction with NCAOC executive management and NC State Capital Police.
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 safety training programs to meet specific needs of NC Judicial Center and field offices for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery from natural or manmade disasters.
Deliver in-person and virtual safety presentations for all staff levels.
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with all stakeholders including county officials and administrators.
Serve as the NCJC Safe Leader, member of the Emergency Alert Team, and Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
Perform other safety and health related duties assigned by HR Manager.