NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Associate OSHA Officer (61033717)
Anderson County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Associate OSHA Officer to join the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The role involves performing inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, conducting safety training, and investigating accidents to enhance safety measures.
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Responsibilities
Performs periodic shop, yard, building, work zone, equipment, environmental, etc. inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal health, safety and environmental regulations
Conducts unannounced SCDOT Work Zone inspections of crews to determine proper compliance and guidelines are met according to the SCDOT Work Zone Maintenance Manual and MUTCD
This includes ensuring all employees are wearing required personal protective equipment and all on-site documentation has been properly and correctly completed, etc
The county safety representative has authority to stop/shut down any and all unsafe activity until deficiencies are corrected
Instructs/facilitates all Anderson and other counties employees in required health and safety courses including but not limited to CPR/First Aid, Flagger, Fall Protection, Excavation and Trenching, etc
Investigates employee injuries and vehicle/equipment accidents for Anderson and other counties to determine cause and make recommendations for improving safety and accident prevention in the future
Prepares all necessary paperwork, reports and Risk Management data entry including but not limited to OSHA 300/300's as required by Worker's Compensation and fleet management
Monitors organizational units CDL operations for compliance with federal, state and Agency requirements
Assists with CDL training in Anderson County and other areas in the districts as required
Conducts monthly Safety meetings for Anderson and other counties and ensures all employees receive necessary material in a timely manner
Advises organizational leadership of uncorrected safety deficiencies and recommends methods of correction
Performs necessary assistance needed in Anderson and other counties with the Drug and Alcohol Program (i.e. Post-Accident, Pre-employment, random) etc
Serves as witness in hearings resulting from investigations as required
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs
A bachelor's degree in public health or a related field may substitute for the required work experience
A valid Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License
This position requires a valid Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of placement in the position
The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards
This position requires working in an office environment, warehouse environment, and/or outside in all weather conditions
May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies
Requires travel as needed, and assigned
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Long term disability
Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
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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