Safety and Health Program Consultant (PN 20056276)

Benefits to you:

-Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

-11 paid holidays per year

-Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals

-At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

-Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code

-Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

In Business & Human Resource Office: develops, reviews, & implements health & safety policies & procedures. Develops, implements, & monitors District Safety Program, including annual Safety Plan, & serves as consultant to District Deputy Director, senior staff, County Administrators, & other District managers on safety & health issues. Advises District employees regarding industry & environmental health & safety issues, develops & expands safety programs & evaluates effectiveness for District. Conducts accident investigations to ensure safe work & vehicle operation practices have been followed. Determines fault &/or negligence of employee; recommends discipline &, if necessary, suspension of ODOT driving/operator privileges. &/or directly supervises staff (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline if necessary, provide feedback, approves time off, etc.). Reviews & approves goals & objectives proposed by staff. Meets with staff to discuss/evaluate project priorities & progress towards short & long term goals. Utilize quality principles & initiatives as part of routine operations.

Conducts & documents all District health & safety training. Publishes annual training schedule for the District. Identifies employees for training in accordance with Federal & State regulations pertaining to health & safety. Maintains training records for each health & safety program. Ensures qualified instructors are assigned whenever training is scheduled. Attends training programs & seminars. Acts as liaison between ODOT & other agencies. Prepares & delivers speeches for the general public & private sector on health & safety. Serves on joint Labor-Management Safety Committee as requested. Oversees the emergency evacuation plan for the District & conducts periodic drills. Serves as the District hazardous waste safety liaison (e.g., coordinates with District Hazardous Waste Coordinator, the Office of Environmental Services, the office of Safety & Health &/or the Environmental Protection Agency on all safety matters pertaining to hazardous waste to ensure the overall safety & health of the District & adherence to all safety related statues, regulations, & policies.)

Reviews & coordinates Workers Compensation claims & paperwork on behalf of injured employees. Ensured timely submission to Central Office. Follows Worker's Compensation claim process to ensure the employee is accountable & returns to work in a timely manner. Assists all injured workers in filling out proper paperwork. Coordinates District Transitional Work Program (TWP)

Schedules & inspects vehicles, equipment, & buildings. Operates state vehicle to drive to inspection sites. Maintains written reports of inspections. Reviews traffic control set-up for proper safety practices. Corrects unsafe work practices & imminent danger situations. Approves all purchases for safety supplies & make recommendations for additional personal protective equipment. Reviews & maintains employee driving records including license & endorsement suspensions. Notifies supervisors of those employees who already have driving violations, revoked, or suspended licenses.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

24 mos. exp. in fire safety, safety, health & building codes & laws & regulations pertaining to developmental centers & community facility operations (e.g., OSHA, Ohio Fire Code, Life Safety Code, Industrial Commission); 1 course in management or 3 mos. exp. in managerial or supervisory capacity; 1 course in statistics or 3 mos. exp. in application of statistical analysis; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques or investigative procedures & techniques; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in preparing & delivering on-job training or education presentations; valid driver's license.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management & human resources or management sciences; 1 course in statistics or 3 mos. exp. in application of statistical analysis; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques or investigative procedures & techniques; 3 mos. supervisory exp.; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in preparing & delivering on-job training or educational presentations; valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Occupational Safety