Safety Officer II

State of North Carolina•Buncombe County, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Safety Officer II to plan and administer a safety and health program for long-term care facilities in the Western Region, including Broughton Hospital, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, and J.F. Keith Alcohol and Abuse Treatment Center. This position will identify and plan the correction of safety hazards, conduct safety training, and provide consultative services to management. The incumbent will serve as the Regional Lead Safety Officer for Black Mountain Neuro Treatment Center (BMNTC), assisting in the development, coordination, administration, and maintenance of a comprehensive safety and health program. This includes ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA/DEQ standards, with a thorough understanding of applicable regulations such as walking-working surfaces, powered platforms, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, control of hazardous energy, confined spaces, materials handling, machinery guarding, and electrical safety. Potential risks will be identified and evaluated through Job Safety Analysis and Hazard Analysis, with steps implemented for hazard removal, including engineering and task redesign.

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.
Thorough understanding of applicable standards, including but not limited to: walking-working surfaces, powered platforms, aerial lifts, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, control of hazardous energy, permit required confined spaces, materials handling and storage, machinery and machine guarding, hand and portable powered, welding, cutting and brazing, and electrical.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards, state safety regulations, risk management principles, and applicable healthcare and government safety requirements.
Skill in identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety inspections, performing risk assessments, investigating incidents, and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate emergency preparedness programs, coordinate emergency response activities, and apply Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and deliver safety training, educate employees on safe work practices, prepare reports, and effectively communicate with leadership, employees, and external regulatory agencies.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with management, employees, Workers' Compensation staff, and other stakeholders to resolve safety concerns, promote a positive safety culture, analyze trends, and implement continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

Plan and administer a safety and health program for long-term care facilities.
Monitor the daily missions of Broughton Hospital, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, and J.F. Keith Alcohol and Abuse Treatment Center.
Perform administrative duties in the development and implementation of safety and health programs.
Identify and plan the correction of safety hazards.
Conduct safety training.
Provide consultative services to management on safety and safety-related matters.
Serve as the Regional Lead Safety Officer for Black Mountain Neuro Treatment Center (BMNTC).
Assist with developing, coordinating, administering, and maintaining a comprehensive safety and health program.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA/DEQ standards.
Identify and evaluate potential safety risks through Job Safety Analysis and Hazard Analysis.
Implement steps to remove hazards, including engineering and redesign of tasks.