Safety Consultant I

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Safety Consultant (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Start your journey towards success! DPS HRs Safety Office is currently accepting applications for a Safety Consultant.

*This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.*

The primary purpose of this position is to provide safety and environmental health technical services and consultation to all subsets of the department within the Western half of the State. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is one of the largest agencies in the state with resultant diversity and complexities that require meeting a large variety of regulations rules and requirements for safety and environmental health issues.

The Safety Consultant is responsible for independently scheduling conducting and reporting annually on the results of site inspections of Juvenile Justice facilities Juvenile Justice court services operations and other department office locations in the Western and Piedmont areas of North Carolina as well as some Central locations. The position will apply in-depth knowledge of OSHA standards NFPA standards N.C. State Building Codes and other applicable regulations to the job.

The position will support the Western and Piedmont areas as well as some Central locations in North Carolina. The position is expected to report to a designated office location at least 1 day/week (Raleigh NC or Concord NC) and will be traveling daily to various facilities/sites for the remainder of the week. Daily travel is required including weekly travel out of town and occasional overnight stays.

The Safety Consultant must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the agency. This will require periodically accommodating emergency situations or special requests as they occur. The Safety Consultant is also responsible for meeting deadlines on critical emergency projects which may require working beyond normal hours.

Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle which will be provided. A valid drivers license must be obtained by date of hire.

Specific responsibilities include:
Aiding field personnel through interpretation of regulations and standards.
Providing technical advice to field personnel through research and consultation with appropriate authorities.
Conducting investigations of serious accidents incidents and property loss and preparing analytical reports/recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
Developing and conducting safety and health related training and policies.
Participating in safety committee meetings and providing safety management guidance to the field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance.The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM(must be flexible for emergency & efficiency needs).To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

Salary Recruitment Range: $60881 - $90000

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment and/or attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Experience investigatingincidents and/orinjuries involving acts of violence.

• Experience developingand/ordelivering safety-related training using Cornerstone LMS.

• Experience writing reportswithrecommendations referencing federal and/or state safety codes/regulations.

• Experience inspecting a site for health safetyand/orsecurity concerns according to OSHA NFPAand/orACA regulations/standards.

• Experience performing periodic surveillanceand/oracting as a designated personfor an AHERA management plan.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) weare committed tofull inclusion of qualified applicantsand willreview requests for reasonable accommodationto perform essential job functionsduring the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• For applicants withstudent loans becoming a state employeemayinclude eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness learn more.

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Dutythat includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form)to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• Acurrent member of the NorthCarolinaNational Guard in good standingmust attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

• A formermember of the North CarolinaNational Guard who served for at least 6 years and weredischarged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government please call 984.236.0800. For questions about this vacancy other than your application status please contact MG Orman at

#ADMIN

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree with a major in safety engineering industrial engineering industrial management or technology occupational safety or one of the physical sciences or an equivalent technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressive occupational and safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Martha Grace Orman

Recruiter Email: