Safety & Health Compliance Inspector - Cuyahoga County - PN

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

• Valid Drivers License Required.
• Applicants must apply online at to be considered for the position.
• All applications must indicate how the minimum qualifications & position-specific minimum qualifications if applicable are met. Applications that do not show this will not be given consideration. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
• All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
• This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.
• If this position is filled internally the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
• All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Safety & Health Compliance Inspector Cuyahoga County Garfield Hts. - PN

Position Description:

Operates state vehicle to travel to & independently conduct health safety & fire inspections of all ODOT district county facilities jobsites & equipment that vary from serious high hazard processes to low-risk practices to determine compliance with state &/or federal laws (e.g. Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)) safety standards governing occupational health & safety of employees; utilizes computer & related software (e.g. Microsoft Office Origami) to complete & document Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA) identifying job hazards establishes corrective action(s) & conducts follow-up inspections; reviews storage of hazardous waste materials & chemicals safety data sheets container labeling chemical inventory & hygiene plan; performs walking inspections of jobsites (i.e. bridges roadways buildings & work zones) observes workers for use of prescribed safety apparel; makes recommendations while on jobsite to protect workers from hazardous work methods processes & materials; addresses unsafe worksite behavior & imminently dangerous situations with employee & supervisor; inspects machinery for existence of properly installed safety devices; conducts or recommends testing of work areas when needed to determine existence of toxic materials/hazardous conditions; performs annual inspection of fall protection equipment inspects trench/excavation jobsites to comply with state & federal safety standards; reviews work zone/traffic control setup for compliance with Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD).

Trains &/or leads lower-level safety & health inspectors; explains proper procedures & inspection & investigation techniques. Serves on various safety-related committees (e.g. District Joint Health & Safety Committee) & educates various safety advocates (e.g. District Partner Program) on proper inspection techniques. Uses computer & related software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to assist with &/or conduct various safety-related presentations & trainings (e.g. New Hire Orientation Flagging First Aid/CPR/AED Emergency Action Plan (ASAP) District Safety Meetings) at various district facilities & assists developing content for safety education materials; explains safe operating procedures existing state & federal safety regulations through use of lecture film &/or various visual aids creates & distributes education materials & posters related to safety as needed.

Performs investigation of personal injury vehicle crashes or other vehicle & equipment events; investigates scene to determine root cause &/or probable loss factors to mitigate future injuries obtains & reviews police reports witness & employee statements photos & other documentation; operates computer & related software (e.g. Microsoft Office) & other technology equipment (e.g. iPad iPhone) to prepare & submit investigatory & inspection reports to document findings recommendations & required corrective actions reports injury investigation (e.g. PS1 PS2) to designated workers compensation representative. Operates computer iPhone iPad to document information in EH&S safety management system; document information in Employee Health & Safety management system.

Attends & provides safety-related county tailgate talks to keep employees & managers alert to work-related hazards & prevent injuries & participates in safety discussions at various sites recommends PPE specifications as needed explains safety procedures (e.g. Safety Policy OSHA Standards) distributes education materials & posters related to safety; conducts periodic fire drills or other safety drills & other safety education as necessary. Stays up to date on state & federal occupational safety regulations & applicable consensus standards through continuing education; performs research & reviews best safety practices; promotes employee safety as a core value to bolster a culture of safety.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

18 mos. in conducting safety health & fire inspections of work sites; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate major program core coursework in environmental health; 6 mos. in conducting safety & health inspections of work sites; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or 12 mos. as Safety & Health Inspector 1 24431; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Occupational Safety

Safety & Health Compliance Inspector Cuyahoga County Garfield Hts. PN

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5^thlargest interstate system and the 3^rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that we do A LOT! From Planning Engineering Construction to Law HR Communications IT and everything in between ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking passionate and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.

ODOTs Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe accessible well maintained and positioned for the future.