Safety Director II

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Safety Director II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC19

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 Central Human Resources is now accepting applications for a Safety Director II to join our Health Benefits and Safety Unit in Raleigh NC.

The primary purpose of the Safety Director II position is to oversee the compressive safety occupation and environmental health programs for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The employee in the position must assess the status of DPS safety occupational and environmental health programs policies and procedures on a continuous basis ensuring compliance requirements are met and/or improvements are made. Additionally the Safety Director II is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new compliance programs within the agency.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:
Assessing the agencys occupational safety and environmental health programs policies and procedures on a continuous basis and comparing them to programmatic benchmarks.
Drafting agency safety policies safety programs and safety training for review by agency.
Managing four (4) direct reports and overseeing staff who conduct needs assessment for the agencys program.
Functioning as the agencys ultimate authority for providing safety occupational and environmental health guidance instructions and answers.
Providing consultation and advice to agency personnel and units on regulatory requirements for the purchase of safety equipment safety services safety training and other safety-related issues as requested or warranted.
Reviewing solutions and corrective actions recommended to appropriate management personnel for abating all hazards identified through these various inspection venues.
Managing participating in and providing oversight for follow up on inspections regulatory enforcement and penalties by OSHA Dept. of Insurance local Fire Marshals Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Health Hazards Control Branch Dept. of Labor and insurance carrier boiler inspections and EPA waste regulations enforcement.
Providing safety consultations for facilities offices operations or programs when they are added expanded relocated or changed and suspected hazards come into the environment.
Ensuring that all serious accidents and injuries to staff visitors and juveniles are investigated in a timely manner to determine root cause; making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
Developing and implementing Safety and occupational health policies on a statewide basis to satisfy agency needs or federal state and local regulations.
Ensuring that required training which impacts the agency statewide is developed and delivered to divisions or regions to communicate procedures and requirements regarding a broad range of safety and occupational health related topics.

*Job duties for the position require periodic statewide travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid drivers license must be obtained by date of hire.*

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Salary Range (NC19): $67122 - $104879

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

*This position is not eligible for telework and will report to the DPS Central HR Office in Raleigh NC as their primary work location/office. However the incumbent will be required to travel to various DPS work locations statewide: a state vehicle will be available/provided as needed. This position is designated as essential/mandatory so after hours work may be required during the week and/or weekends especially during emergencies.*

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.

Management Preferences:

• Experience working within the public sector.

• Experience in Health and Safety Program implementation.

• Experience in providing managerial oversight to a Health and Safety Program.

• Experience supervising or managing safety professionals while working for a large employer with a wide range of work activities and occupations in a safety/ health hazard or risk management/ mitigation role.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/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.

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 Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged 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 and you may visit this site for more information: 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 manager. If 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 submit a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with State of NC please call 984.236.0800. For specific questions about this vacancy (other than your application status) please contact MG Orman at .

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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 in safety management occupational safety industrial technology or one of the physical sciences from an appropriately accredited institution from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of four years of progressive occupational safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related 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

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