Safety Consultant - HR60033389

State of North Carolina

2d • $58,613 - $73,784 • Onsite

About The Position

The DNCR HR/Safety Division is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to help establish and maintain a comprehensive environmental, safety, and health (ESH) program across North Carolina's diverse cultural and natural sites. This position will primarily focus on providing crucial ESH services to the North Carolina Zoo, while also offering support to our state parks, museums, aquariums, and historic sites when needed. The role includes inspections, investigations, facilitating training, supporting safety committees, and serving as the primary escort for regulatory authorities such as OSHA, OSFM, and DEQ. This is a field-oriented position that necessitates some statewide travel, including occasional overnight stays, to ensure the safety and compliance of all our unique locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in safety engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management or technology, occupational safety, or one of the physical sciences or An equivalent technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressive occupational and safety and health experience or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
• Walking and hiking on steep inclines with or without reasonable accommodation are required.
• Standing for sustained periods with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
• Working outdoors in inclement weather is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lift 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• NC Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

• A credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
• Demonstrated experience with Industrial hygiene air sampling.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental, safety and/or health aspects of special events.
• Demonstrated experience with National Incident Management System.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental, safety and health issues.
• Analyze environmental, safety and health issues and provide solutions and interim measures if needed.
• Provide environmental, safety and health related training.
• Inspect sites for compliance with environmental, safety and health requirements.
• Support the Safety Director in implementing a comprehensive environmental, safety and health program.
• Ability to research and understand unusual and complex environmental, safety and health issues.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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