Statewide Health & Safety Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers rewarding career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and courts statewide. Employees enjoy state government benefits, including generous vacation and sick leave, health insurance, retirement, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

The Health and Safety Administrator administers statewide health, safety, and workplace compliance programs, providing guidance on OSHA, ADA, pregnancy accommodations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, health and safety, emergency management, public administration, human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Three years of job-related experience in occupational health and safety, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, ADA/accessibility compliance, emergency management, risk management, employee health and safety, or a related field.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Responsibilities

• Administers the Kentucky Court of Justice occupational health and safety program; monitors OSHA and other safety requirements; conducts inspections and identifies hazards.
• Conducts safety, accessibility, and ergonomic assessments; recommends improvements to workstation design, equipment, and practices.
• Administers workers’ compensation program including claims coordination, medical treatment, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Supports ADA Title II compliance and Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act guidance.
• Oversees drug-testing program coordination, records, and communications.
• Supports emergency management, COOP planning, and training; acts as primary Emergency Management contact.
• Provides statewide technical assistance on health, safety, accessibility, emergency preparedness, and training; travels statewide.

Skills

Occupational health and safety

Workplace safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers rewarding career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and courts statewide. Employees enjoy state government benefits, including generous vacation and sick leave, health insurance, retirement, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

The Health and Safety Administrator administers statewide health, safety, and workplace compliance programs, providing guidance on OSHA, ADA, pregnancy accommodations, and