Associate OSHA Officer (61034915)

State of South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Safety and Environmental Specialist to assist in coordinating, organizing, planning and administering safety and environmental programs across District Four. This role aims to reduce injuries, workers' compensation costs, and environmental risks while improving compliance.

You will conduct audits, maintain records, investigate incidents, and ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, DHEC, DOT, NEC and ADA regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years of experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs.
• A bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field may substitute for the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, plan, develop and administer Safety and Environmental programs.
• Conduct routine safety audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain documentation, training records, and compliance reports.
• Investigate injuries and incidents and record data in risk management systems.
• Provide safety training programs and conduct monthly safety meetings.

Skills

Safety management

Environmental compliance

Training

Auditing

Education

High school diploma

BS in public health or related field (substitutes experience)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, performs basic Safety and Environmental management duties. Assist in coordinating, organizing, planning, developing and administering Safety and Environmental programs within District Four with the overall goal of reducing employee injuries, workers compensation costs, vehicle accidents and increasing environmental awareness and compliance. Insures compliance with all local, state and federal safety, fire and environmental regulations. Conducts routine jobsite safety audits to ensure all work zones and work practices are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Department Safety Policies and Guidelines. Conducts and records District-wide inspections to ensure all SCDOT facilities, buildings, shop yards, satellite stockpile locations and equipment are in compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, DHEC, DOT, NEC and ADA regulations.

Ensures all 'facilities are in compliance with all federal, state and local fire regulations. Maintains proper documentation, correspondence, record keeping and verification of compliance and corrective actions. Administers all required Safety and Environmental training programs in District 4, including New Employee orientation, Storm water pollution prevention flagger and work Zone, CPR, First Aid, AAA and other related trainings. Conducts monthly safety meetings. Enters training records into Learning Management System, compiling various reports to ensure that employees receive training required. Investigates First Reports of Injury and internal vehicle accidents. Performs and/or assist in entering injury and accident data into Risk Management System. Ensures Lost Days and Restricted Duty Days are accurate. Makes recommendations to management to prevent reoccurrence. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs. A bachelor's degree in public health or a related field may substitute for the required work experience.

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. This position requires working in an office environment, warehouse environment, and/or outside in all weather conditions. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Requires travel as needed, and assigned.

Additional Comments

Non-Discrimination Statement

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Telecommuting
• Flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• Term life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Defined benefit plans
• Defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options)

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Holiday leave
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.