Safety Program Consultant

Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio, seeks an Occupational Safety professional to oversee workplace safety programs under general supervision. The role emphasizes OSHA/PERRP compliance, safety training development, and incident investigations across county departments.

Expect involvement in safety committees, inspections, and liaison work with state and federal agencies; travel may be required and a valid Ohio driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety or related field with 36 months of experience in occupational safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct safety training classes meeting OSHA/PERRP minimum requirements.
• Act as safety liaison with NIOSH, PERRP/OSHA and other agencies and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Monitor and report on safety incidents; perform job safety analyses as needed.
• Inspect county facilities and assist with emergency preparedness and safety procedures.
• Assist departments with subcontractors to ensure safety compliance and documentation.

Skills

OSHA codes

Safety investigations

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety or related field

Job description

Description

The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires considerable knowledge of OSHA codes and regulations, safety and accident investigation techniques, development of accident and safety education programs, and ensures compliance with all safety laws and regulations and rules implementation.

Normal Working Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm; alternative work schedule may be offered.

Posted until filled.

THIS IS AN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY POSITION. This position is focused on occupational (workplace) safety and health compliance. It does not primarily involve law enforcement, emergency response, or public safety functions.

Duties/Responsibilities

Attend, research, develop and conduct safety training classes on pertinent workplace safety requirements as well as recommended practices and procedures. Ensure that class material meets or exceeds authoritative agency (i.e. PERRP/OSHA) minimum training requirements. Communicate training requirements to all County departments. Develop and maintain database tracking training class attendance on the individual employee level and report results to Commissioners and departments on a monthly basis with a cumulative report occurring annually.

Act as the safety liaison between the County and various governmental enforcement agencies (i.e. NIOSH, PERRP/OSHA, Division of Safety and Hygiene) obtaining information on safety standards, obtaining training materials and arranging inspections or services when needed. Act as the safety liaison between established requirements, practices and procedures and the various departments and employees of the County. Monitor and make recommendations to department managers of suggestions and requirements to decrease safety exposures in their general job functions (i.e., Automotive Shop Safety; Engineering: Flagging, Bridge Work; Sanitary: Confined Space, Excavation; Building Services: Renovation, Demolition, Construction). Assist County departments with their hired sub-contractors ensuring adherence to safety requirements and procedures and requiring documentation of such adherence. Act as the safety liaison between the County and County employees. Record, investigate and report to the appropriate management the existence of employee complaints of exposure and safety concerns. Perform investigatory testing as may be required (i.e. air testing and olfactory observations for potential mold or odor issues). Attend and be involved in the various safety committees that are held on departmental levels throughout the County. Conduct job safety analysis (JSA) as needed. May participate in safety organizations, both locally and nationally, as approved by supervisor. County designee for the Local Safety Council. Attends Construction Safety meetings for County projects with outside contractors and vendors. Monitors construction projects being worked on by both County employees and outside contractor for any safety issues that may arise.

Monitors the general workplace environment and safety of County employees. Ensure departments have proper emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures in place. Develop, implement and enforce (through appropriate management) safety program policies and procedures. Maintain and continue to develop procedures as new concerns arise and exposures change (i.e. bioterrorism, weapons of mass destruction). Review and monitor incident/injury report forms. Assist with investigation of on-the-job accidents to identify patterns of risk and make recommendations for hazard mitigation and avoidance.

Perform safety and environmental inspections of County agencies and facilities. Render reporting concerning the inspections findings to the department contact citing concerns or violations and giving suggestions to reduce safety exposure. Assist departments with completion of various reporting paperwork documenting safety inspections (i.e. accreditation forms).

Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate program course work for Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related field; 36 mos. of experience in an occupational safety program; valid Ohio Driver’s License.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

Position Specific Minimum Qualifications

OSHA Outreach Instructor for 10 and 30 hour Construction or Industrial Safety;**

Health Safety Institute CPR/First Aid Instructor;**

Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Training Certification;***

Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist, Ohio EPA.***

• Must be obtained within 6 months of employment and maintained.
• Must be obtained within 1 year of employment and maintained.

Supplemental Information

Unusual Working Conditions

Predictable and regular attendance is required.

Travel may be required.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.