Safety Officer

General Description

Orange County Human Resources Department is accepting applications for a Safety Officer. The work involves the responsibility of supporting the Countywide Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance and Safety Programs. The employee in this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering comprehensive safety initiatives designed to identify, evaluate, control, and reduce the County’s exposure to potential loss or liability under the guidance of the Safety and Risk Management Director.

Duties include ensuring compliance with federal andstate regulations, administering OSHA and other mandated safety training. Additionally, this role will oversee the County’s ADA program, MVR program, Drug and Alcohol program and assist the Safety and Risk Management Director in incident investigations and claims management.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Safety and Risk Management Director, under the Human Resources Department, with substantial independence in planning, decision-making, and carrying out assignments within established policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks. Supervision over others is not a responsibility ofthis classbut may act as lead over safety projects. Related work is performed as assigned.
* Background Check is required.

Note:

the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in risk management, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, or a closely related fieldANDthree (3) years of work experience in the administration of insurance, risk management safety and loss control programs; which includes at least three (3) years of public sector experience as stated;

ORAn equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

Candidates with at least one of the certifications below is preferred:

• Associate Risk Management (ARM)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Worker's Compensation Professional (CWCP)
• Manager Environmental Safety and Health Programs (MESH)
• OSHA General Industry/Construction Outreach Trainer

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type ofvehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

This job would require the employee to travel around Orange County and work in the office. Although some work from home days may be available.