Title: 00558 - Compliance Safety Officer
State Role Title:Compliance/Safety Officer III
Hiring Range: $60000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location:Norfolk State University
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Facilities Managements professional customer oriented trades people mechanics architects engineers and others are well-trained to support the NSU community. The Department of Facilities Management is seeking a dynamic and qualified Compliance Safety Officer. The Compliance Safety Officer is responsible for training all new and current employees on most up to date safety policies and procedures. Conduct scheduled and unscheduled site visits to ensure all crews are operating in a manner that is consistent with the current safety guidelines and to identify safety issues that require further training. Investigating accidents and near misses to determine how and why an accident happened and how it could be prevented. Notifying management of safety or procedure violations and makes recommendations for correction. Ability to complete and manage claims for workers compensation and general liability. Apply applicable standards (OSHA etc.) knowledge to ensure recommended activity for compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma and valid Drivers license is required. Attention to detail the ability to learn new software and technology is required. Additionally the selected candidate will professionally interact with students staff faculty customers vendors and members of the NSU community. Knowledge of OSHA regulations. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Strong interpersonal planning and organizational skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Understanding risk evaluation and practical application of OSHA compliance regulations.
Additional Considerations
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements; the preferred candidate will have 3 years of experience performing health and safety audits and inspections. Knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and environmental protection requirements. Prior training in emergency response hazardous materials and waste management is a plus. An Associate or Bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Engineering Safety; or other related fields is desirable. An equivalent combination of education training and professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities is acceptable.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
To be considered for this position you must apply on-line through the Commonwealth of Virginias Recruitment Management System by going to .
NSU no longer accepts applications by mail e-mail or fax. A resume will not substitute for a completed on-line State application. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Failure to complete any section of may disqualify the application. Applicants are encouraged to fully represent their qualifications on a completed on-line State application.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone:
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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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