Safety Consultant

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Safety Consultant (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Were seeking a Safety Engineer who can lead hazard identification strengthen safety controls and keep our facilities and field operations running safely and efficiently. If you thrive on solving complex safety challenges and working independently across large geographic areas this role is for you.

What Youll Do:

Identify hazards evaluate unsafe conditions and drive corrective actions across DOT worksites.
Improve accident prevention programs and guide management on engineering and compliance requirements.
Oversee hazard records and manage OSHA compliance priorities.
Review materials equipment and engineering designs to ensure safe use in the field.
Provide extensive OSHA mandated and regulatory training including Defensive Driving OSHA 10/30 First Aid/CPR/AED confined space lockout/tagout and more.
Conduct safety surveys WorkZone studies industrial hygiene assessments and exposure monitoring.
Prepare safety audits job hazard analyses emergency plans environmental compliance projects and accident investigations.
Support managers in selecting safety equipment that meets EPA NFPA NIOSH and OSHA standards.

What You Bring:

Strong engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines excellent communication skills the ability to interpret regulations experience with heavy equipment operations and expertise in industrial hygiene risk management biohazards data systems project management tools and fiscal management.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Drivers License. Either possession of a current Commercial Drivers License on the date of hire OR the North Carolina Commercial Drivers License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC17 / $60881 - $106544

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Knowledge of engineering principles and related disciplines including civil industrial mechanical electrical chemical ergonomics fire protection and human factors.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply directives laws and regulations from local state and federal agencies.
Knowledge of risk management occupational medicine industrial hygiene biohazards and chemical carcinogens.
Demonstrated ability to analyze safety problems and apply standard and nonstandard safety solutions.
Skill in computer systems data processing and statistical process control.

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.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Phagan Joe Hudson

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