Safety Officer II

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor a comprehensive safety and health program for all sections within the Standard Division. The Standards Division ensures equity and safety in North Carolina’s marketplaces by testing commercial weighing and measuring devices, inspecting product packaging and retail price scanning systems, evaluating the quality of motor fuels, inspecting LP-Gas and anhydrous ammonia systems, calibrating precision measurement equipment, and testing grain moisture meters used in agriculture. This safety-focused position supports the Standards Division and reports directly to the Agency Safety Director, with additional oversight provided by the Standards Division Director. The position is based at the Agricultural Sciences Center.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and lead safety programs, including creating and delivering training
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations and industrial hygiene guidelines
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and implement corrective actions
• Experience with hazardous waste working in a laboratory or field setting
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing division safety goals, policies, and procedures
• Conducting safety inspections of laboratories and field operations
• Identifying workplace hazards and recommending corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and providing safety training to staff.
• Training topics include, but are not limited to, Hazard Communication (GHS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Job Safety Analysis, and Accident Investigation.
• Some statewide travel, including occasional overnight stays, may be required.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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