Cincinnati - Safety & Health Consultant - PN: 20068542 - copy

State of Ohio • Springdale, OH

3d • $35 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Health Consultant works for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), an agency that provides workers’ compensation insurance and workplace safety and wellness services to Ohio employers. The position conducts safety inspections, evaluates and documents worksite hazards, assesses abatement methods, and provides OSHA-related training. Priority is given to small, high-hazard Ohio employers. The consultant also evaluates employers’ safety and health management systems and recommends improvements.

The position is permanent and full-time, with listed work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work location is 135 Merchant St., Suite 100, Springdale, Ohio. Travel may be required; the employee must provide their own transportation and/or be legally able to operate a state-owned vehicle. The posting notes that most BWC positions work on-site and that flex-time schedules may be available based on operational needs and supervisor approval.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of experience in an advisory or consultative capacity in industrial or environmental health and safety program development and education; or completion of an undergraduate core program in natural sciences plus 12 months of training or experience in industrial or environmental health and safety principles, practices, and regulations; or an equivalent combination meeting the stated minimum qualifications.
• One course or three months of experience in public relations.
• Three months of training or experience in interviewing principles and techniques.
• Valid driver's license and, as needed, own transportation for travel and required automobile insurance coverage under Section 4509.51 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• At least 12 months of experience citing, interpreting, and applying occupational safety and health principles, practices, and regulations to identify, assess, and correct workplace hazards.
• At least 12 months of experience citing, interpreting, and applying federal OSHA regulations and standards, such as general industry standards.
• Knowledge of safety work practices; federal laws and regulations including OSHA general industry regulations and interpretations; consensus standards, codes, and best practices such as ANSI, NEC, and NFPA; industrial hygiene; customer and personal service; employee development and training; electrical principles; basic engineering and applied science principles; and BWC policies and procedures.
• Skill in computer use, the OSHA Information System, and workplace safety monitoring tools such as operating a sound level meter.
• Ability in critical thinking, technical oral and written comprehension and expression, problem sensitivity, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections to evaluate, classify, and document worksite hazards.
• Evaluate hazard abatement methods.
• Provide OSHA-related training, with priority given to small, high-hazard Ohio employers.
• Evaluate safety and health management systems and offer suggestions for improvement.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums at no cost after the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed