Occupational Safety & Health Specialist 2

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service regulation and advocacy we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State while protecting consumers public health and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers but our responsibilities from ensuring food safety to environmental protection touch the lives of millions of people locally nationally and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings please visit ourEmployment Page.

Important Notes

WSDA is recruiting for a full-time permanent Occupational Safety and Health Specialist 2 position within the Enterprise Risk Management Division. This position is located in Olympia Washington. This is a non-represented position.

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience. The typical starting salary range for this position is: Range 58 $67704 Step A - $88788 Step L annually.

What to Expect

Some of the various responsibilities within this role:

Oversees administers develops and coordinates components of the department-wide emergency preparedness program.

• Oversee implement and sustain an internal emergency preparedness program by preparing for and mitigating responding to and recovering from disasters through direction consultation and technical expertise for the agency.
• Develop and administer critical emergency preparedness functions by reviewing the departments policies and the divisions/program emergency procedures.
• Oversee and sustain a functional Emergency preparedness program.
• Coordinate and direct the agency ID card program.
• Provide quality emergency preparedness updates.
• Implement active communication; provide educational materials.
• Ensure a safe workplace exists; and conduct site visits throughout various workplace environments.
• Provide expert advice for personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain department-wide emergency preparedness plans evacuations standard operating procedures and manuals.
• Anticipate plan coordinate and send out inclement weather and natural disaster notifications to the leadership team and the
  department as needed.
• Research state and federal rules and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance and direction in support of state and local emergency management/preparedness programs.
• Oversee and coordinate the Washington State Department of Agriculture Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when requested by the department.
• Serve on campus committees and task teams.
• Attend and represent the department with external committees boards and other federal and State agencies on matters pertaining to emergency management or preparedness operations/events.
• Advise and work with other state agency emergency management/preparedness professionals to continuously develop plans and prepare forany emergency.
• Drive agency vehicle throughout the state to perform emergency preparedness operations.

• Oversee facilitate ensure all employees requiring fit-testing certification and recertifications are conducted to ensure compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 5 federal/local laws and regulations department policy and procedures and 3M licensed health care provider.
• Coordinate core program requirements: administration policy written program medical evaluations employee training recordkeeping.
• Oversee and execute fit-testing specifics: initial and subsequent testing; method Operations; prerequisites and re-testing.

• Schedule coordinate and execute statewide First Aid/CPR/AED and Wilderness Remote First Aid trainings through the following practices: oversee administration and policy (program scope procedure and SOP); provide training content and delivery (emergency response principles CPR First Aid AED instruction and hands-on practice); maintain equipment and supplies (first aid kits AED deployment and sustainment PPE and necessary training equipment); provide maintenance and evaluation (skills testing recertification schedule program review data tracking and transparent reporting.
• Develop deliver and evaluate emergency preparedness training and educational activities.
• Coordinate sustain and train all Washington State Department of Agricultures evacuation plans routes and teams red hats. while maintaining plans and overseeing communication (radios).
• Coordinate and oversee the departments participation in Everbridge WA State Alerts and other emergency notification systems such as: 800MHZ and Motorola radios; department satellite phones; and WSDA EOC employee emergency notification system.
• Perform operational tests and maintain various telephonies radio frequency and internet-based communication and information technology systems.

Who should apply

Professionals with:

• Must hold and maintain a valid WA State drivers license.

• A bachelors degree in occupational safety and health safety studies natural science business or public administration education or allied field.

• Three years of professional experience in occupational safety and health programs.

• A masters degree in occupational safety and health safety studies natural science business or public administration education or allied field may be substituted for two of the three years of the above professional work experience requirement.

• Equivalent education/experience.

• Two (2) years experience overseeing a workplace respirator program
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance whichmayinclude flexible work schedules and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Deferred Compensation Employee Recognition Leave;click herefor more information.
• 12 paidHolidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

How to apply

You must complete your profile and answer the supplemental addition to completing the online application and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

A resume detailing experience and education

A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position

Three professional references

By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV toll-free at or email.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of yourapplication and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the states on-line recruitment system.

Equity at WSDA

The Department of Agriculture recognizes appreciates supports embraces and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan and our unique needs and desires for belonging respect and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning improvement and advancement.

We strive to hire cultivate and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application contact the Human Resource Office at.

Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Veterans Preference:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veterans Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligibleclick here.

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