Safety Program Officer

State of Connecticut - Workers Compensation Commission; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Healthy work-life balance

State Employee Benefits Overview page

Job summary

The Safety Program Officer with the State of Connecticut, Workers' Compensation Commission in Hartford, CT works independently to help employers establish and maintain effective safety and health committees, provides training, and offers practical recommendations to improve safety and health at each worksite. The role supports statutory responsibilities under CGS 31-40v and guides committee programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating safety inspections, training staff, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections, risk management or loss control.
• College training may substitute for experience on a 15 semester hour equals 0.5 year basis, up to four years with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one additional year of general experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates accident prevention activities in the agency.
• Conducts routine inspections for compliance with NFPA, OSHA, TJC, VA and other codes.
• Recommends corrective action for deficiencies and evaluates safety policies and guidelines.
• Develops and evaluates safety and health programs and conducts training.
• May serve as agency Fire Marshal or represent the agency at hearings.

Skills

Safety practices

Accident analysis

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety program evaluation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

NFPA

OSHA

TJC

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC), is accepting applications for the position of Safety Program Officer in Hartford, CT. The Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) is a statewide agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across Connecticut.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
• Location: Our office is centrally located at 21 Oak Street in Hartford, CT, with easy access to all major highways.
• This role may design, develop and conduct training, offer practical recommendations to improve safety at each worksite, and support WCC's statutory responsibility under C.G.S. 31 40v to guide and oversee employer safety and health committee programs.

THE ROLE

The Safety Program Officer works independently to help employers establish and maintain effective safety and health committees in compliance with state requirements. This role provides training, offers practical recommendations to improve safety at each worksite, and supports WCC’s statutory responsibility under C.G.S. 31 40v to guide and oversee employer safety and health committee programs.

ABOUT US

The Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) administers the workers' compensation laws of the State of Connecticut with the ultimate goal of ensuring that workers injured on the job receive prompt payment of wage loss benefits and appropriate medical treatment. To this end, the Commission approves voluntary agreements, adjudicates disputes, issues findings and awards, hears and rules on appeals, and closes out pending cases through full and final stipulated agreements.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in safety inspections, training and coordinating workers' compensation issues involving the evaluation and analysis of occupational safety and health problems and living conditions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Coordinates accident prevention activities in agency
• Conducts routine periodic inspections of agency to ensure compliance with the National Fire Prevention Act (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), Veterans’ Administration (VA) and/or other safety, health and sanitary codes and environmental regulations
• Recommends corrective action for any deficiencies
• Identifies agency needs in safety and loss control and evaluates effectiveness of implemented safety policies, procedures and guidelines
• Uses statistics and inspection reports to make recommendations for injury reduction and loss control
• Investigates accidents and maintains appropriate records
• Prepares fire evacuation plans
• Directs, coordinates and evaluates all disaster plan activities
• Conducts life safety inspections
• Participates in agency Safety Committee
• Schedules and conducts in-service safety training for staff
• Maintains contacts with individuals inside and outside agency who might impact health, safety and workers' compensation issues
• May serve as agency Fire Marshal
• May represent agency at workers' compensation hearings
• May coordinate building security access activities
• Performs related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• principles of occupational safety and health practices
• principles and practices of accident prevention
• NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, TJC, OSHA and other health, sanitary and environmental codes
• interpersonal skills
• ability in oral and written communication
• analyze and evaluate accidents, their causes and recommend effective control measures
• plan, develop, implement and evaluate agency safety and health programs
• utilize computer software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections, risk management or loss control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master’s degree in occupational safety, risk management or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience applying OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety and health principles, including hazard prevention and control.
• Experience using healthcare industry safety guidance and resources to promote worker protection.
• Experience working independently to assess workplace conditions and discuss compliance with safety and health laws and regulations with employers.
• Experience delivering training on workplace safety and health, including forming or supporting safety and health committees.
• Experience evaluating workplace practices and recommending improvements to reduce injuries, strengthen safety culture, or support regulatory compliance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.