Safety & Health Coordinator - District 8 HQ - PN 20061940

Operates state vehicle to travel to & coordinate, monitor & evaluate safety & health programs to ensure all accident & health hazards are removed from work environment; conducts Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA) identifying job hazards, reviews identified hazardous work conditions with managers, establishes corrective action(s), & conducts follow-up inspections; evaluates the effectiveness of the district safety & health program to eliminate potential gaps in compliance; implements new safety-related written programs (e.g., Blood Born Pathogen, Confined Space, Lockout Tagout, Respirator/Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation) & develops best practices to ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards; conducts industrial hygiene testing in work areas as needed to determine existence of toxic materials & hazardous conditions & initiates corrective measures; assists in development of safety guidelines for removal of hazardous conditions; addresses unsafe at-risk behavior & imminently dangerous situations in workplace with employees & supervisors; orders suspension or halt activities posting threat to workers health & safety.

Trains &/or leads lower-level safety & health inspectors; explains proper procedures & inspection & investigation techniques. Coordinates District Safety Partner Program (e.g., identifies safety partners, schedules committee meetings, gathers feedback & information regarding safety concerns, provides safety-related education). Leads safety meetings & serves on various safety committees (e.g., District Joint Health & Safety Committee); uses computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) to assist with &/or conduct various safety-related presentations & trainings (e.g., New Hire Orientation, Flagging, First Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Action Plan (ASAP), District Safety Meetings) at various district facilities including advanced level safety courses & assists developing content for safety education materials; explains safety practices & procedures, existing OSHA standards & regulations through use of lecture, film &/or various visual aids, creates & distributes education materials & posters related to occupational safety, as needed.

Performs variety of safety-related administrative duties (e.g., prepares & submits reports, processes records & maintains files); assists with the development & distribution of the district safety business plan; reviews & analyzes safety inspections & accident & injury claims to identify root cause, probably loss factors, trends & implement mitigation strategies to control risk. Operates computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) & other technology equipment (e.g., iPad, iPhone) to prepare & submit investigatory & inspection reports & document corrective actions; generates reports; provides variety of graphs & charts that identify loss tends, Critical Success Factors (CSFs) & Key Performance Index (KPIs). Stays up-to-date on state & federal occupational safety regulations & applicable consensus standards through continuing education; performs research & reviews best safety practices; promotes employee safety as a core value to bolster a culture of safety.

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

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in fire & occupational safety & health education &/or inspection; & 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in federal & state laws pertaining to industrial & occupational safety & health; & 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; & 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; & 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques; & valid driver's license, except in Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, must provide own transportation for travel & required automobile insurance coverage pursuant to Section 4509.51 of Revised Code as needed.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology); & 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in safety & health inspection practices & procedures & federal & state laws pertaining to industrial & occupational safety & health; & 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; & 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; & 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques; & valid driver's license, except in Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, must provide own transportation for travel & required automobile insurance coverage pursuant to Section 4509.51 of Revised Code as needed.

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

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE MET. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INDICATE THIS WILL NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION.

Job Skills: Occupational Safety