Remote Workplace Safety & Compliance Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Versailles (KY); Remote; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Safety Administrator to oversee and coordinate health, safety and workplace compliance for programs. This role will guide occupational safety, ergonomics, workers’ compensation and emergency management across state operations.

Responsibilities include training staff, conducting workplace assessments, and serving as a resource for compliance with federal/state requirements. Telecommuting may be authorized where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Four years of experience in safety operations or related areas.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional admin/safety ops experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to workplace safety, accessibility and ergonomic assessments.
• Respond and evaluate in a timely manner critical incidents that may require corrective or protective action.
• Inspect local offices within the region and work with regional and local building managers to resolve deficiencies.
• Provide staff training which may include CPR, first responder, fire extinguisher and Bloodborne Pathogen.
• Ensure all offices are OSHA and safety compliant. Maintain OSHA log and worker’s compensation forms.
• Participate in Regional Leadership meetings and supervisor meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Safety Administrator to oversee and coordinate health, safety and workplace compliance for programs. This role will guide occupational safety, ergonomics, workers’ compensation and emergency management across state operations.

Responsibilities include training staff, conducting workplace assessments, and serving as a resource for compliance with federal/state requirements. Telecommuting may be authorized where appropriate.