Safety Officer I

*This position is subject to NC G.S. 115C and salary is dependent upon the education and experience of the selected candidate*

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for the position ofSafety Officer Ifor the Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS) in Raleigh. GMS is a residential school responsible for providing educational instruction to visually impaired students in grades K12 from across North Carolina. In addition to the School the Campus houses a Wake County Public Schools program and several State agencies.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure a safe secure and healthy environment for the students staff and visitors on the Campus. The position will plan and administer an institutionwide safety and security program and establish and maintain a safe and secure work and living environment for staff students and residents. This position is twofold Safety and Security. As the Safety and Security Manager you will provide basic Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Training for staff of the school; identify safety/health/security issues and work with appropriate agencies/personnel to resolve the issue; plan and conduct fire lockdown and other drills; in collaboration with appropriate individuals/agencies develop communicate and implement a plan of action when an emergency arises. This position serves as the key liaison for all emergency services (State Capital Police Wake County Fire and EMS and others). In addition this position serves as part of the Business and Finance department and may also manage the Schools Fixed Assets Inventory including surplus of items when needed; assist in managing the schools vehicles including activity buses; The Safety and Security Manager will work closely with the maintenance department to ensure alignment on hazard management materials safety and camswide risk mitigation and collaborate on housekeeping safety protocols emergency preparedness and facilities inspections. Additionally the safety and Security Manager may contribute to campus capital improvement projects by providing input on security infrastructure and compliance with safety regulations.
Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes cover letters and reference information but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

As of April 2019 Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicants salary.

EEO Statement:
The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Demonstrated experience establishing/maintaining a safe secure and/or healthy environment in a school and/or other facility setting.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing emergency situations.
• Demonstrated experience planning/providing Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and/or similar safety training in group settings.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing/managing COOP plans and/or emergency action plans

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.

Bachelors degree with a major in safety management occupational safety industrial technology one of the physical sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of one year of progressive occupational and safety and health experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass background check.
• Must be able to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to operate Stateowned vehicle.

MANAGEMENT PREFERS:

• Schoolbased Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/security experience.
• Experience determining amounts of supplies needed for a facility and maintaining inventory.
• Experience supervising a small to mediumsized team.
• Experience in coordinating and training in emergency preparedness

All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( for the State of North Carolina. Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes cover letters and reference information but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.

Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put See Resume or See Attachment on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veterans preference.

Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill be subject to a criminal background check.

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Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Governor Morehead School
Human Resources
ATTN: Eric Henderson HR Technician III

301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh NC 27606
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