Safety Specialist

Berkeley County, SC • Moncks Corner, SC

369d

About The Position

This position typically provides assistance in managing the County's comprehensive safety and risk management program, and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related safety/risk management experience.
• Must be OSHA 10/30 certified or able to attain certification within 2 (two) years of employment.
• Must be CPR/First Aid instructor certified or be able to obtain certification within 1 (one) year of employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of mainframe systems and personal computers, including Word and Excel.
• Skill in the operation of all basic office equipment, including fax machines.
• Skill in excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to work autonomously, organized, detail oriented and multi-tasking.
• Ability to make budget recommendations.
• Ability to establish policies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts new hire orientation and safety training classes including CPR and First Aid for all employees.
• Conducts in depth investigations of safety related injuries and incidents.
• Provides comprehensive reports to upper management.
• Maintains certificates of insurance from vendors conducting work for Berkeley County Government on a 1099.
• Assists in depth work site inspection/audits, generates reports with findings recommendations and follows up on implementation.
• Assists with Worker's Compensation program.
• Acts as the head of the Safety Committee for the County.
• Assists all departments with understanding and complying with all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Assist with the Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Communicates with all employees regarding health and safety issues.
• Coordinates with all contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Assists in the inspection of County facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and determines corrective and preventive measure when indicated.
• Assists departments in identifying safety training needs.
• Coordinates the delivery of safety training classes and maintains employee training files.
• Maintains the OSHA 300 log.
• Assists with the investigation of accidents, injuries and/or property damages and provides a clear path forward on how to prevent accidents from reoccurring.
• Maintains files and coordinates the annual Worker Comp audit.
• Conducts and/or coordinates worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Assists employees with transitional work assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change.
• May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED