Ergonomist; Safety and Health Professional - Certified

The Central Employee Services Division (CESD) within King County's Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable, and customer service focused Ergonomist (Safety and Health Professional – Certified) to join the Safety unit where the number one priority is ensuring the health and safety of King County employees.

Our team of safety professionals work with departments, divisions, and leaders to provide a safe environment to all King County citizens, whether employees or members of the public doing business with King County. Our team promotes safe workplace practices, ensures safety is effectively addressed in King County contracts, conducts hazard assessments, and partners with County colleagues to develop and implement safety programs.

We are seeking a candidate with the knowledge, skills, and professional experience to develop and implement ergonomic assessment programs across office and industrial work environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service, the ability to work effectively within an established team, and skill in building productive relationships with business partners. This role requires a proven record of supporting employee safety and well-being, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

The Department of Human Resources’ mission is to provide strategic human resources leadership, modernized systems, customer‑focused services, and tools designed to support the management, growth, and development of the King County workforce. The Central Employee Services Division is a division within DHR that provides integrated services in the areas of Safety and Claims (Workers’ Compensation), Disability and Leaves, Balanced You (Well‑being) and Employee Giving, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Strategy, as well as Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Operations.

As a self‑insured entity in Washington State, the County self‑administers its Workers’ Compensation program.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. This role will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.

• Develop, implement and manage an ergonomic assessment program to address hazards within variable work environments.
• Partner with the Disability Services Team and County departments to provide ergonomic recommendations, education, and accommodation support for the County workforce.
• Consult with and advise County management and departmental safety staff on regulatory compliance, training, ergonomics, auditing, and safety/health best practices; oversee programs to ensure alignment with County and HR strategic goals.
• Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local legislation and codes; assess impacts and ensure policies and programs remain compliant.
• Plan, organize, and implement ergonomics and safety programs for multiple departments; deliver specific training to employees.
• Design and conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations.
• Utilize advanced instrumentation; interpret findings and present technical reports with actionable recommendations.
• Provide loss control recommendations based on hazard analysis and/or results of safety and ergonomics surveys or studies.
• Emergency response to investigate serious injuries at County facilities and remote work sites.
• Emergency response to facilitate Labor and Industries DOSH Safety Compliance Inspectors' unscheduled safety audits at County facilities and remote work sites.
• Function as expert witness on behalf of King County providing testimony on ergonomics and safety reports and workers compensation claims. Act as liaison and arbitrator in cases involving the Department of Labor and Industries.
• Review and monitor construction and remodel plans to ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic standards; collaborate with architects, project managers, and designers.
• Monitor construction projects and evaluate systems design to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
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