Division Safety Consultant - Division 13

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation in North Carolina is seeking a safety and health professional to assess safety engineering controls, conduct accident investigations, and support program auditing at field sites.

A Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering or a related field with at least three years of experience is required, along with strong OSHA knowledge, proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and readiness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety engineering or related field with 3+ years of safety/health experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and state/federal safety codes.
• Experience with data analysis to address injury trends and safety metrics.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases.
• Willingness to travel to various sites and operate state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop safety engineering controls and designs.
• Perform accident investigations.
• Audit safety programs and maintain records.
• Conduct industrial hygiene surveys and monitoring.
• Provide safety training and emergency planning.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety codes

Data analysis

Office software

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety engineering or related field

Tools

Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Database software

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

About Us

It\'s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

• assessment and development of safety engineering controls and designs
• performing accident investigations
• program auditing and recordkeeping
• performing industrial hygiene surveys and monitoring
• environmental engineering
• developing and providing safety training and education
• emergency planning
• interpreting laws, standards, and codes
• reviewing and researching new or revised safety standards and laws to determine their applicability
• providing good working knowledge of OSHA standards and recordkeeping for general industry and construction
• A basic understanding of MUTCD, confined space, trenching, shoring and crane safety is needed
• expressing oneself effectively both in writing and orally to establish effective working relationships with departmental personnel
• investigating accidents, determining causes and recommending, developing, and implementing corrective action
• developing and presenting safety program training
• recognizing safety hazards and unsafe acts by workers in a variety of shops and construction sites
• strong knowledge of computers with basic or intermediate skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database software
• requiring operation of a state vehicle
• requiring wearing a hard hat and using a respirator
• requiring safety toe footwear, meeting ASTM-F2413-05 within thirty (30) days of employment
• requirement for working in the heat on construction sites
• mileage and travel required between company locations or work sites, attending meetings, training sessions, and field visits to ensure proper, safe standards and procedures are met

Salary Grade and Salary Range

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC17 $60,881.00 - $106,544.00

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state safety and health codes and security regulations and best management practices.
• Experience in data analysis providing strategic direction that addresses adverse trends with injuries, security incidents, or Workers Compensation.
• Computer experience with basic/Intermediate skills in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and database software.
• Experience in managing Safety program policies, procedures, and budgets.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor\'s degree with a major in safety engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management or technology, occupational safety, or one of the physical sciences or an equivalent technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressive occupational and safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with the Governor\'s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable acc