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Occupational Safety and Health Officer (Vacancy)

Salary

$40.80 - $61.19 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-0279-V1

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Office of the Public Utilities Director

Opening Date

10/15/2024

Closing Date

10/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Under direct supervision, this full-time Occupational Health & Safety Officer will coordinate, develop, and implement initiatives for the Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Health programs for the Department of Public Utilities. This position will manage assigned staff and ensure all department and division safety incidents, investigations, requests, and observations comply with applicable health and safety regulations, standards, and best work practices. Additionally, the selected candidate will oversee the City’s injury leave program and worker’s compensation claims for the department, provide safety oversight and input for construction and renovation projects, organize and conduct safety meetings and safety committees, and represent the department on all safety related matters.

Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating the occupational safety and health program for a large department or multiple, smaller departments; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Supervises assigned staff including safety personnel such as hygienists, managers, analysts, and/or technicians; to include signing performance evaluations, approving leave, and recommending disciplinary actions;

Oversees the administration of the City’s injury leave program and workers’ compensation claims within assigned department; tracks and reports the department’s performance in the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) rebate programs;

Evaluates injury leave and workers’ compensation data to identify departmental injury trends, risks, and rates of incidence in different work units;

Coordinates and oversees transitional work programs for assigned department;

Ensures compliance of City, State, and Federal occupational safety regulatory standards; ensures timely submittals of regulatory documents;

Identifies the department’s accident, legal, and regulatory losses; meets with divisions to identify and discuss causes and make corrective recommendations for prevention of accidents as well as legal and regulatory losses;

Ensures uniform timely reporting procedures whereby the divisions can prepare and maintain records of near miss, accident and incidents, and other pertinent information relating to job-connected accidents and incidents, injuries, fatalities, or occupational diseases;

Compiles accident and injury related data obtained from departments and divisions; prepares annual and periodic reports summarizing the safety status of the department;

Ensure all department and division safety incident investigations, safety requests, safety observations, compliance audits, and inspections are performed in a timely manner, appropriately documented, routinely performed if applicable, corrective measures assigned to responsible person(s), items tracked to completion, and communicated to appropriate division(s);

Assesses the safety orientation and training needs by conferring with division officials and occupational safety and health staff; assists in the development of appropriate safety training programs, and coordinates safety-related training programs of assigned department(s);

Coordinates industrial hygiene related programs; ensures tracking and maintenance of databases; ensures timely notifications, consulting service contracts, and laboratory services are completed;

Ensures departmental and division occupational safety and health compliance audits/inspections and safety observations are routinely performed; ensures timely documentation, tracking, and communication of all results and corrective measures;

Investigates, recommends, and assists in the implementation of uniform and consistent solutions to Citywide safety and risk management problems upon the request of the Department of Human Resources;

Plans, organizes, and conducts department safety meetings and safety committees;

Develops and coordinates disaster plans and guidelines for minimizing losses and injuries in an emergency (fire, tornado, chemical, confined space entry, injuries, etc.);

Participates in professional activities to remain knowledgeable of current safety and safety training related developments, uses, and regulations, and maintains applicable job-related certifications and/or licenses (i.e., lead hazard evaluation specialist, asbestos hazard evaluation specialist).

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional experience developing and/or managing occupational safety programming. Substitution(s): A master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OR

Possession of certification as a Safety Professional (CSP) awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), possession of certification as an Industrial Hygienist (CIH) awarded by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH), or other comparable certification in the field of occupational health or safetyANDtwo (2) years of professional experience developing and/or managing occupational safety programming.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-0279-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Brittany DelaCruz

Department of Public Utilities

Division Office of the Public Utilities Director

910 Dublin Rd Rm 4150

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-1494

E: bldelacruz@columbus.gov

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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