Standards Safety Officer II (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Safety Officer II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC15

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation responsible oversight and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC Ag Human Resources located at 4400 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh NC Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

*** This is a Temporary Full-Time assignment that could lead to Permanent employment.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop implement coordinate evaluate and monitor a comprehensive safety and health program for all sections within the Standards Division. The Standards Division ensures equity and safety in North Carolinas marketplaces by testing commercial weighing and measuring devices inspecting product packaging and retail price scanning systems evaluating the quality of motor fuels inspecting LP-Gas and anhydrous ammonia systems calibrating precision measurement equipment and testing grain moisture meters used in agriculture.

This safety-focused position supports the Standards Division and reports directly to the Agency Safety Director with additional oversight provided by the Standards Division Director. The position is based at the Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh.

Responsibilities include:
* Planning and implementing Division safety goals policies and procedures
* Conducting safety inspections of laboratories and field operations
* Identifying workplace hazards and recommending corrective actions
* Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and providing safety training to staff. Training topics include but are not limited to:
Hazard Communication (GHS)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hearing Conservation
Respiratory Protection
Job Safety Analysis
and Accident Investigation

*** Some statewide travel including occasional overnight stays may be required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

• Ability to develop and lead safety programs including creating and delivering training
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations and industrial hygiene guidelines
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and implement corrective actions
• Experience with hazardous waste working in a laboratory or field setting

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 management occupational safety industrial technology or one of the physical sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of two 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:

Janice Scott Kearney

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