Health & Safety Officers

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleSafety Consultant (NS)Position Number65014433GradeNC17About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. Description of WorkThis position is located at Central Prison Healthcare Complex, Raleigh, NC. Central Prison is a close-custody prison housing male offenders. Central Prison Healthcare Complex serves as the hub for healthcare for the male inmate population. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 1318 offenders.The Safety Consultant II responsibilities include independent site inspections of correctional facilities, leased or owned offices and manufacturing plants on an annual basis to identify unsafe conditions and safety or health violations. Responsible to know and research all applicable occupational safety and health regulations of OSHA, NIOSH, NC Building Codes, National Electrical Code; Workplace Safety Standards; Joint Commission on Accreditation for Health Care; Center for Disease Control; NC Public Health Reg; Provide advanced safety services and consultation to all subsets of the department. Working knowledge of fire detection and alarms, fire suppression systems, smoke control and smoke evacuation, remote controlled exit doors with redundant systems, TB isolation rooms, cut and sew operations, metal fabrication and finishing, steam boiler installations and hazardous chemical warehouses. Reviews recordable accidents information during each facility inspection to identify occupational injury and illness trends which may be developing and address those with appropriate managers to help facilitate countermeasures and interventions to reduce the incidence of cases. In the event of discovering critical conditions of regulatory violations or imminent dangers to staff, visitors or sentenced offenders, the safety consultant has the Safety Director's authority to issue a compelling order to end the exposure of people, structures or the environment to serious hazards. Using knowledge of the standards, guidelines and regulations, the safety consultant position has responsibilities to conduct investigations and special assignments from the safety director regarding organizational development, research, application development and training.Therefore, you must demonstrate or provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.Demonstrated and/or documented experience showing when or how you gain the knowledge and the ability to research all applicable occupational safety and health regulations of OSHA, NIOSH, NC Building Codes, National Electrical Code; Workplace Safety Standards; Joint Commission on Accreditation for Health Care; Center for Disease Control; NC Public Health Reg; Demonstrated and documented experience providing advanced safety services and consultation in the commission in a former or present positionDemonstrated and documented experience where the knowledge of fire detection and alarms, fire suppression systems, smoke control and smoke evacuation, remote controlled exit doors with redundant systems, TB isolation rooms, cut and sew operations, metal fabrication and finishing, steam boiler installations and hazardous chemical warehouses was used in a former or present position.The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End DateWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pmMinimum Education and ExperienceSome 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. At least five years of experience serving as a safety program manager in an industrial, institutional or university setting. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsGraduation from a four-year college or university with a major in safety engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management or technology, engineering science, occupational safety or one of the physical sciences and four years of progressive occupational safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveAbout The Division of Comprehensive Health Services:Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.Supplemental Application InformationApplication ProcessNCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.Applications must include:Complete education history (including high school)Full work experience detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Education Equivalency VerificationThe State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.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.