Safety Officer

American Society of Safety Professionals; Hillsborough (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County is seeking a Safety Officer to support the Countywide Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance and Safety Programs. The role develops, implements, and administers safety initiatives to identify, evaluate, control and reduce the County’s exposure to loss or liability under the guidance of the Safety and Risk Management Director.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, administering OSHA and other mandated safety training, and overseeing ADA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, or closely related field.
• At least 3 years of public sector experience in administration of insurance, risk management safety and loss control programs.
• Experience with incident investigations and claims management preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ARM, CRM, CSP, CWCP, MESH, or OSHA Outreach Trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer comprehensive safety initiatives to reduce exposure.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including OSHA.
• Oversee ADA, MVR, and Drug and Alcohol programs.
• Assist the Safety and Risk Management Director with incident investigations and claims management.
• Travel around Orange County to perform duties; some work from home days may be available.

Job description

General Description

Orange County Human Resources Department is accepting applications for a Safety Officer. The work involves the responsibility of supporting the Countywide Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance and SafetyPrograms. The employee in this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering comprehensivesafety initiatives designed to identify, evaluate, control, and reduce the County’s exposure to potential loss or liabilityunder the guidance of the Safety and Risk Management Director. Duties include ensuring compliance with federal andstate regulations, administering OSHA and other mandated safety training. Additionally, this role will oversee theCounty’s ADA program, MVR program, Drug and Alcohol program and assist the Safety and Risk Management Director in incident investigations and claims management.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Safety and Risk Management Director, under the HumanResources Department, with substantial independence in planning, decision-making, and carrying out assignmentswithin established policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks. Supervision over others is not a responsibility ofthis classbut may act as lead over safety projects. Related work is performed as assigned. * Background Check is required.

Note: the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in risk management, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, or a closely related fieldANDthree (3) years of work experience in the administration ofinsurance, risk management safety and loss control programs; which includes at least three (3) years of public sector experienceas stated;ORAn equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for workexperience.

Candidates with at least one of the certifications below is preferred:

• Associate Risk Management (ARM)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Worker's Compensation Professional (CWCP)
• Manager Environmental Safety and Health Programs (MESH)
• OSHA General Industry/Construction Outreach Trainer

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type ofvehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannotcommence until the employee has been cleared.

This job would require the employee to travel around Orange County and work in the office. Although some work from home days may be available.