Division Safety Consultant - Division 13

State of North Carolina • Buncombe County, NC

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About The Position

The Safety Consultant provides safety support to Division 13 of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The role assesses and develops safety engineering controls and designs; conducts accident investigations, program audits, recordkeeping, industrial hygiene surveys and monitoring, and environmental engineering work; develops and delivers safety training and education; supports emergency planning; interprets applicable laws, standards, and codes; and researches new or revised safety requirements to determine their applicability.

The position requires working knowledge of OSHA standards and recordkeeping for general industry and construction, along with a basic understanding of MUTCD, confined space, trenching and shoring, and crane safety. The consultant recognizes hazards and unsafe acts at shops and construction sites, investigates accidents, identifies causes, and recommends, develops, and implements corrective actions. The position requires effective oral and written communication and computer skills, including basic or intermediate proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database software.

Work may involve construction sites in hot conditions, occasional business-related travel, and operation of a state vehicle. Employees must wear a hard hat and use a respirator. Safety-toe footwear meeting ASTM-F2413-05 must be obtained within 30 days of employment, and a valid driver’s license is required. Salary Grade NC17; range $60,881 to $106,544.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management or technology, occupational safety, one of the physical sciences, or an equivalent technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution, plus at least three years of progressive occupational safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and recordkeeping for general industry and construction.
• Basic understanding of MUTCD, confined space, trenching and shoring, and crane safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally and establish effective working relationships with departmental personnel.
• Ability to investigate accidents, determine causes, and recommend, develop, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to develop and present safety program training.
• Basic or intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in heat at construction sites; employees must wear a hard hat and use a respirator.
• Obtain safety-toe footwear meeting ASTM-F2413-05 within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state safety and health codes, security regulations, and best management practices.
• Experience in data analysis and providing strategic direction to address adverse trends involving injuries, security incidents, or Workers Compensation.
• Experience managing safety program policies, procedures, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop safety engineering controls and designs.
• Conduct accident investigations, program audits, and safety recordkeeping.
• Perform industrial hygiene surveys and monitoring and environmental engineering work.
• Develop and provide safety training and education.
• Support emergency planning.
• Interpret applicable laws, standards, and codes and research new or revised safety requirements for applicability.
• Recognize safety hazards and unsafe acts in shops and construction sites.
• Determine accident causes and recommend, develop, and implement corrective actions.
• Travel between locations and work sites and attend meetings, training sessions, and field visits to help ensure safe standards and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level