Safety and Health Coordinator 20018996

Who We Are… 
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. 
 
What We Do… 
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 
 
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov 
 
Are You Ready? 
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!  

What You’ll Do: 

This position works under direction & requires considerable knowledge of employee safety & health practices and inspection practices & procedures.

 •    Coordinates, monitors, evaluates and plans safety and health programs for institution and prevention of hazardous conditions, fire prevention, Americans with Disability (ADA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), health standards, sanitation.
•    Conducts safety and health inspections and initiates corrective measures.
•    Participates in health and safety meetings and task forces.
•    Advises appropriate individuals on health and safety issues.
•    Monitors local institution policies and regulations, guidelines, agency policies and administrative regulations and safety standards recommended by American Correctional Association and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes.
•    Advises institution administrators and staff regarding methods and alternatives of compliance to laws and regulations related to health and safety policies, medical and mental health policies and public law 91-596, OSHA and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sections of Ohio Public Employees Risk Reduction Program (PERRP), staff & incarcerated persons accidents, vehicle accidents, safety & fire prevention to ensure all employees & incarcerated persons are provided a safe work & living environment. 
•    Conducts training programs for employees.
•    Assures compliance with various safety rules, regulations and laws (e.g. ADA accommodation for both staff and incarcerated persons, American Correctional Association (ACA), OSHA, NFPA, Ohio Administrative Code (OAC))
•    Investigates, reviews and analyzes employee accidents, unusual incidents and worker's compensation claims.
•    Prepares, receives and analyzes reports of safety inspections by regulatory agencies to determine institution compliance and makes recommendations to improve compliance.
•    Prepares safety and health reports.
•    Serves as a liaison with Operation Support Center (OSC) Safety and Health Administrator & internal management auditor.
•    Represents institution at conferences and meetings.

Training and Development:  Must obtain a Servsafe certification and thereafter re-new certification as required per policy.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in fire & occupational safety & health education &/or inspection; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in federal & state laws pertaining to industrial & occupational safety & health; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques; valid driver's license, except in Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, must provide own transportation for travel & required automobile insurance coverage pursuant to Section 4509.51 of Revised Code as needed.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology); 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in safety & health inspection practices & procedures & federal & state laws pertaining to industrial & occupational safety & health; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques; valid driver's license, except in Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, must provide own transportation for travel & required automobile insurance coverage pursuant to Section 4509.51 of Revised Code as needed.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Occupational Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Food Safety Inspection, Computer Literacy, Inspection Principles, Written Communication, Observation, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving. 

Application Procedures: 
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website.  (We no longer accept paper applications.) 

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. 
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.  Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
 

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
   
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
   
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.  

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.