Cincinnati - Ergonomist ; PN

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performs complex ergonomic surveys and investigations to draw scientific and technical conclusions from multiple industrial risk hazards.
• Interprets varied technical topics and applies advanced methodologies related to biomechanics, physiology, human factors, and engineering technologies to derive project controls preventing injury and illness losses.
• Identifies applicable regulatory and non‑regulatory standards during inspection and evaluation of safety programs to ensure compliance.
• Prepares written and oral reports of investigations and sensitive findings presented to all skill‑level audiences including labor, engineering, and senior management; counsels with employers, union representatives, and management/labor organization officials to obtain, provide, interpret, or explain information for administrative policy development and/or negotiation; advises and explains implementation of measures and large‑scale engineering changes required for control of losses.
• Establishes and maintains contact with safety consultants, engineering staff, and all levels of management to provide service.

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in industrial engineering or physical/natural sciences; 12 months experience in private sector or other governmental agency performing the same or comparable duties of Ergonomist 2 (NYS‑24512); 1 course or 3 months experience in technical writing; valid driver’s license.
• Or 12 months experience as Ergonomist 2 (NYS‑24512); 1 course or 3 months experience in technical writing; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications as noted above.

• Knowledge of industrial & construction safety practices; public relations; human relations; BWC policies & procedures; interviewing techniques; industrial engineering; physical science (e.g., physics, chemistry) or engineering; ergonomics; state & federal industrial safety standards, laws & regulations; investigation principles & techniques; technical writing; safety training.
• Skills in operating PC and computer software; operating various testing equipment (e.g., heat stress meter, octave band analyzer, motion analysis equipment, inclinometer, light meter, velometer, sling psychrometer).
• Ability to deal with many variables and determine specific actions; write complex technical reports; read & record figures accurately; understand manuals & verbal instructions; prepare concise and accurate reports; proofread technical materials; use proper research methods to gather data; communicate effectively orally and in writing; handle sensitive inquiries from employees, employers, and union representatives regarding industrial safety/ergonomics issues.

• Non‑standard work hours.
• Position requires travel (25%‑75%); must provide own transportation and/or legally operate a state‑owned vehicle.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required; occasional extended work hours including second and third shift; frequent exposure to noise, dirt, temperature extremes, all industrial hazards and occasional toxic substances, caustics, carcinogens; frequent constrained and prolonged static work postures.

Cincinnati Claims Office

United States of America – OHIO – Hamilton County – Springdale

$36.90/Hr.

Full‑time

8:00am to 5:00pm

Classified

OCSEA

Occupational Safety

Inspection Principles, Risk Management, Technical Writing, Occupational Safety

Verbal Communication, Written Communication