Associate OSHA Officer (61036364)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a safety inspector to perform periodic inspections of shop, yard, and on-road operations to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The role includes unannounced field inspections and preparing inspection reports.

You will administer pre-trip and on-road tests for probationary employees, manage 3rd party tester files, coordinate training, and participate in district-wide OSHA inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene; a bachelor's degree may substitute.
• Knowledge of state and federal health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to conduct inspections, prepare reports and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic inspections of shop, yard, building, work zone and equipment to ensure compliance.
• Conduct unannounced field inspections and prepare inspection reports.
• Coordinate and schedule third-party testing and administer CDL-related tests.
• Maintain tester files and participate in district safety meetings.
• Provide required training in safety topics and investigate incidents.
• Travel as needed and work a 40-hour week with possible overtime.

Skills

Safety inspections

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Public health knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field can substitute

Tools

Class A CDL

Risk Management Systems

Job description

Performs periodic shop, yard, building, work zone, equipment, environmental, and other various related inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations. Conducts unannounced SCDOT work crew field operations inspections. Prepares and issues appropriate inspection reports. Performs follow-up investigations to determine if corrective action for issues cited at inspections has been taken of. Serves as a certified 3rd party tester for SCDOT District 6. Coordinates and schedules District 6, 3rd party testing. Administers pre-trip, basic controls, and on road tests to probationary employees within six months of employment. Administers CDL testing to existing employees as directed by District 6 office. Maintains 3rd party tester files that are subject to audit. Coordinates, schedules and provides training in required health and safety courses including but not limited to First Aid/CPR/AED, AAA Driver Improvement Program, Bloodborne Pathogen, etc. Investigates vehicle/equipment accidents and inputs accidents into Risk Management Systems (Form 576).Conducts, administers, implements and participates in district-wide environmental and OSHA inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable SCDOT, county, state and federal regulations. Attends unit monthly safety meetings as required. Prepares training topics of unit supervisor's choice and presents at the monthly safety meetings. Assists with safety campaigns and other safety educational programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Physical Requirement: 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. This position will work a 40-hour week with some possible overtime involved during emergencies. This position Is considered ESSENTIAL during adverse weather conditions such as, but not limited to: hurricanes, tornadoes, snow and ice, flooding, and area evacuation. Communicating with the public in a professional manner is required. This position requires frequent bending, stooping, standing for long periods and driving. A Class A Commercial Drivers License is required within six (6) months of placement in the position and must be maintained to receive a satisfactory rating with SCDMV CDL Compliance office annually. Employee must be cooperative, courteous, efficient, trustworthy, and maintain a good public relations image and exhibit good judgment/discretion. Additional training/certification from SC DMV is needed to serve as a 3rd party tester.

A motor vehicle operator's license is required and a Class A Commercial Drivers License is required within six (6) months of placement in the position.

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.