Safety Officer Brochure

* Salary Grade SG108 * * Recruitment Range: $57,897.00 - $72,309.00 *
* Work Location is Town Hall 111 E Second Street, in Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for an Safety Officer for our Human Resource Department. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest-growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

The Town of Clayton employs more than 300 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec and Cultural Arts.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to manage the Town’s overall safety program. This position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive strategic risk management program. Developing and implementing safety programs in compliance with federal and state regulations to ensure a safe work environment. Under general supervision by the Human Resources Director.

Safety Program Management Compliance

• Develops, monitors, and manages programs to ensure the Town’s compliance with federal, state, and local safety-related regulations, in addition to other environmental health, safety, and loss prevention standards and guidelines.
• Performs regular safety inspections of Town work operations, grounds, buildings, and equipment to identify hazards and incidents of regulatory non-compliance, and recommends corrective measures
• Coordinator programs and policies in loss prevention, safety training, and property and liability.

Hazard Identification and Awareness

• Conduct or coordinate annual workplace self-inspections, document inspections and ensure that inspection records are maintained
• Communicate information regarding identified hazards, precautions, and required corrective actions
• Report audit results and necessary corrective actions or recommendations to leadership

Hazard Mitigation

• Correct conditions that are discovered during inspections or reported by employees

Accident/Workers Compensation Administration

• Assist Department Managers and Supervisors with proper investigation and documentation of all incidences, injuries, and near-misses
• Assist Department Management with making necessary changes to minimize or prevent recurrence
• Manages all worker's compensation claims from start to finish while ensuring accurate OSHA record keeping.
• Ensures employees receive appropriate and timely medical treatment.
• Manages an effective Return-to-work Program.

Training

• Know the hazards employees face and ensure they are trained to perform their work without risk of illness or injury
• Coordinate any applicable OSHA training courses, including general safety training and computer ergonomics training
• Develops, prepares, presents and coordinates a variety of safety and risk management training topics

Communication

• Ensure an ongoing provision of safety information through bulletin boards or periodic discussions
• Post safety information on bulletin boards or in break rooms (where applicable)
• Develop safety reporting system and encourage employees to report potential safety problems
• Provide safety information to all new employees upon initial hire

Documentation

• Maintain safety training, inspection, and accident investigation documents in a centralized, accessible file
• Document injuries, safety committee meetings, hazard corrections, and employee safety training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of North Carolina Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations and Standards, Code of Federal Regulations for General Industry and Construction, Workers' Compensation claims, safety and risk management practices and procedures, American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) rule, 49 CFR Part 40, Drug & Alcohol Regulations.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to property, liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance administration.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, principles and practices relating to OSHA laws and regulations and safety and accident prevention and investigation.
• Ability to develop and implement effective employee safety programs.
• Ability to develop and conduct training programs.
• Ability to inspect work sites, areas, and accidents and make objective reports and findings.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, supervisors, and employees.
• Ability to compile data and records as required for the Town and maintain confidentiality of such records and files.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects and activities.
• Ability to conduct objective and factual accident investigation and present finding accurately in oral and written form.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to follow through and to work independently on routine assignments.
• Effective computer skills including MS Office products.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Business, Risk Management, Occupational Safety and health, or related fields preferred.
Five to seven years of related experience in a role performing safety duties; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities.
Supervisor/manager defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods; carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to assist in resolving problems.
Decisions have substantial impact on management and operations of an area within department, broad functional area or Town. May contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions which impact the department.
Monitor/maintain budgets-Processes transactions, monitors balances, and reconciles accounts.

Conditions of Employment:
This position is required to report to their designated work location to ensure operation of essential town functions or departments during an emergency, or when the Town has suspended or delayed operations.

Work Schedule:
Occasional; weekends and evenings

Other conditions of employment required to perform functions of this position:
OSHA and other Safety designations like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits