Associate OSHA Officer

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic shop, yard, building, work zone, equipment, environmental, etc. inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct unannounced SCDOT Work Zone inspections of crews to determine proper compliance and guidelines are met according to the SCDOT Work Zone Maintenance Manual and MUTCD.
• Ensure all employees are wearing required personal protective equipment and that all on‑site documentation has been properly and correctly completed.
• Have authority to stop/shut down any and all unsafe activity until deficiencies are corrected.
• Instruct and facilitate all Edgefield and other counties employees in required health and safety courses including but not limited to CPR/First Aid, Flagger, Fall Protection, Excavation and Trenching, etc.
• Investigate employee injuries and vehicle/equipment accidents for Edgefield and other counties to determine cause and make recommendations for improving safety and accident prevention in the future.
• Prepare all necessary paperwork, reports and risk‑management data entry, including but not limited to OSHA 300/300's as required by Worker's Compensation and fleet management.
• Monitor organizational units CDL operations for compliance with federal, state and agency requirements.
• Assist with CDL training in Edgefield County and other areas in the districts as required.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings for Edgefield and other counties and ensure all employees receive necessary material in a timely manner.
• Advise organizational leadership of uncorrected safety deficiencies and recommend methods of correction.
• Perform necessary assistance in Edgefield and other counties with the Drug and Alcohol Program (e.g., Post‑Accident, Pre‑employment, random).
• Serve as witness in hearings resulting from investigations as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma and two (2) years of experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs.
• Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required within six (6) months of placement).

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. It also requires working in an office environment, warehouse environment, and/or outside in all weather conditions.

Work outside of the normal schedule, especially during inclement weather or other departmental emergencies, may be required. Travel as needed.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.