NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Safety Officer)
Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to assist in administering County safety programs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role involves inspecting work conditions, conducting training on safety topics, and investigating accidents to recommend preventive measures.
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Responsibilities
Travels to inspect County work conditions, environment, and equipment, and to observe and analyze work activities of County employees, for conformance with safety regulations and policies and occupational health standards
Issues written work orders directing the prompt correction of observed safety or health hazards and unsafe practices
Recommends the time within which a County agency must comply with such written orders
Makes re-inspections, as necessary, to ensure compliance with written orders
Advises County agencies and employees concerning the County safety program, various State and Federal laws regarding safety, chemical information lists, and safety data sheets
Organizes and delivers training on a wide variety of safety and health topics including CPR/First Aid, traffic control and defensive driving
Disseminates information on environmental hazards
Coordinates the employee safety shoe program
Conducts investigations of accidents, including all County vehicular accidents, to determine their causes, devise preventive measures, and discover trends
Recommends more efficient, cost effective measures to reduce or eliminate such accidents
Conducts special investigations of a variety of suspected safety or occupational health violations and prepare reports thereon
Administers random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up employee substance testing in accordance with the County's drug and alcohol testing program
Prepares and amends existing safety and occupational health policies and programs
Reviews policies and procedures developed by County agencies for compliance with safety and occupational health practices
Coordinates activities with other State and local officials
Serves as the department's representative on intra-county, community, or other committees
Performs general office support functions
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates in arts degree, preferably in occupational safety, environmental health, or a closely related field
Two years' experience in which occupational safety and/or environmental health inspection and maintenance was the primary function of the position
Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment
Knowledge and understanding of technical safety principles, methods, and techniques, as well as applicable codes, standards and laws
Knowledge of common occupational and environmental health hazards
Knowledge of loss control theory
Analytical skills necessary to evaluate conditions and make safety recommendations
Skill in use of environmental testing equipment and safe operation of a motor vehicle
Writing skills necessary to compose a report
Ability to thoroughly investigate accidents and suspected safety or occupational health violations
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups about issues dealing with safety or occupational health
Ability to learn established safety laws, codes, and standards
Ability to organize material and effectively present technical information
Ability to use or learn to use computers as data storage, retrieval, or analytical devices
Preferred
Master's degree in occupational safety or environmental health, or a closely related field and at least two years' experience in which occupational safety and/or environmental health inspection and maintenance was the primary function
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or environmental health, or a closely related field and at least two years' experience in which occupational safety and/or environmental health inspection and maintenance was the primary function
Experience organizing and delivering training on a wide variety of safety and health topics including CPR/First Aid, traffic control and defensive driving
Experience conducting investigations of safety or occupational health violations
Experience inspecting work conditions, environment, and equipment for conformance with safety regulations and policies and occupational health standards as part of job duties
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application
Proof of Degree Equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. for degrees obtained outside the United States
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Educational Assistance
Deferred Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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