RCP010, Safety and Compliance Spec 1 (I) - District Safety Program Specialist 1

Job Salary $57,000.00

Job Summary:

Under supervision, learns to perform inspections for compliance with policy, procedures, state and federal regulations and standards to ensure environmental health, safety, and/or compliance. Assists with reviews of licensing applications; performs safety surveys and inspections. Gains knowledge of changes in state, OSHA, NFPA, and other safety codes and regulations as applicable. Learns to interpret and administer regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance with environmental health and safety laws and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. Learns to monitor, records functionality, and location of emergency equipment and other related items. Learn to plan and coordinate inspections and audits of assigned facilities/jobsites for procedural compliance, or to maintain appropriate accreditation. Learn to provide guidance and consultation regarding hazardous materials, fire safety inspections, and other related activities. Learn to utilize a variety of monitoring and analytical equipment and instruments to gather and enter data records. May perform training, data management and related equipment maintenance.

Description of duties : Serves as an entry level member of the Human Resources Safety Section ,at the district level, under the guidance of experienced Safety Program Specialist. Assist with promoting workplave safety and supporting department safety initiatives. Participates in workplace inspection, incident investigations, job hazard analysis, and root cause analysis to identify hazards and promote safe work operations. Assist with injury investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and supporting the development of corrective actions. Assist with preparing reports and maintaining required safety documentation and records. Assist in the Development of policies, procedures and programs to move agency toward a “zero harm” safety culture. Collaborates with management to create an effective work unit safety program including facilitating positive employee engagement activities. Assist in the development of safety training for employees at all levels. Inputs, compiles, analyzes and interprets safety data to reduce losses. Assisting in the investigation of worker’s compensation cases, auto property damage, and private property damage. Attend meetings, training sessions, and field visits to gain knowledge of transportation safety practices and departmental operations. Collaborates with district personnel, supervisors, and safety staff to support the agency's commitment to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement. May travel to offices, facilities, and job sites within assigned districts and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

STATE ENTRY QUALIFCATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience.

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Some positions may require certification and/or licensure..

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one-year related experience OR High school diploma or GED AND Three years of related experience.
• Professional or practitioner level work experience in the field of occupational safety
• Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to interpret industrial/manufacturing work-place safety practices and standards
• Demonstrated ability to train individuals and to develop training and information programs
• Demonstrated experience inspecting facilities and worksites to ensure compliance with safety laws, policies, regulations and procedures
• Demonstrated basic computer skills, including familiarity with the use of MS Office and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver clear and convincing oral presentations, to teach, motivate and persuade others to accept recommendations
• Displays initiative and commitment towards completing tasks
• Fosters team spirit and commitment to achieving goals
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and adapts to new policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing work, adapting flexible approach to organizational needs and routines
• Demonstrated experience identifying problems, gathering and interpreting information, making correct inferences to reach and implement a decision to accomplish goals
• Committed to providing quality customer service

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional level work experience in the field of workplace safety for a state agency, federal agency or private organization, in construction or maintenance
• Possession of a recognized safety certification or completion of a formal safety training program
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Georgia’s Workers' Compensation Processes and Procedures and/or Return to Work Program
• Demonstrated ability to assign, monitor and evaluate work.
• Demonstrated work experience in delivering presentations and/or briefings on safety subjects, general or technical topics
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role interacting with others to guide, influence, motivate, and challenge them
• Demonstrated ability to quickly form a mental picture of physical components and movements within a work environment and accurately identify unsafe conditions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

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THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

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