Safety Officer II

State of North Carolina•Lenoir, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Safety Programs Manager and will manage a multifaceted safety program for the Caswell Developmental Center, that complies with all federal, NC, DHHS and other authorities having jurisdiction. Authorities having jurisdiction include, but not limited to NC DOL OSH, NC OSFM, NC DEQ, CMS, and NC DHSR. Duties will focus on providing a safe and healthful environment for all employees, patients and visitors within this facility. This position serves as the principal technical advisor and subject matter expert to management at the facility for the development, implementation and enforcement of safety, and environmental compliance. This position conducts specialized training for employees as required by authorities having jurisdiction, and will interface with the workers’ compensation program in areas of accident investigations, data collection and trends and accident prevention. This position conducts inspections of all work areas of the facility to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Regulations include, but are not limited to: walking-working surfaces, hazardous wastes materials and substances, personal protective equipment, control of hazardous energy, permit required confined spaces, materials handling and storage, machinery and machine guarding, hand and portable powered tools, welding, cutting and brazing, electrical and removal of lead based paint, maintenance and abatement of asbestos containing materials. This position communicates and coordinates corrective action with facility management and the Safety Programs Manager regarding those programs. This position conducts safety committee meetings and advises committee members on the number and causes of accidents and unsafe working conditions and/or practices. This position recommends policy and procedure changes to eliminate hazardous conditions and provides written recommendations of specifications required for compliance with codes and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in safety management, occupational safety, industrial technology, or one of the physical sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of two years of progressive occupational and safety and health experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to interpret and apply building codes, NFPA Life Safety Codes, ANSI Standards, OSHA and EPA Regulations and Standards.
General knowledge of Industrial Hygiene.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a variety of persons at all education levels, internal and external to the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and customers.
Skill in oral, written communications and research.
Ability to effectively prioritize work.
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions or acts and determine corrective action.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of Industrial Hygiene.

Responsibilities

Manage a multifaceted safety program for the Caswell Developmental Center.
Provide a safe and healthful environment for all employees, patients and visitors.
Serve as the principal technical advisor and subject matter expert to management for safety and environmental compliance.
Conduct specialized training for employees.
Interface with the workers’ compensation program in areas of accident investigations, data collection and trends and accident prevention.
Conduct inspections of all work areas to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Communicate and coordinate corrective action with facility management and the Safety Programs Manager.
Conduct safety committee meetings and advise members on accidents and unsafe working conditions/practices.
Recommend policy and procedure changes to eliminate hazardous conditions.
Provide written recommendations of specifications required for compliance with codes and regulations.