Regional Safety Officer - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

Description

THREE (3) POSITIONS

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT


REGIONAL SAFETY OFFICER
SAFETY OFFICER 3

This recruitment is posted through May 5, 2024. The first review of applications will be April 11. Application review will be ongoing, and therefore we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once selections have been made.

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Your role will require leadership and subject matter expertise in partnership with the Region Director and Management Team.

Monitoring and correcting compliance issues, evaluating equipment and facilities, providing or facilitating safety training and orientation, and engaging with employees, supervisors, management, and safety committees to reinforce a culture of safety are all part of your mission.

Furthermore, you'll ensure that regional safety programming remains aligned with the enterprise business continuity, safeguarding the sustainability of our operations.

If you're ready to make a substantial impact, steer us toward safety excellence, and embrace this unique opportunity, we invite you to become a vital part of our mission.

Join us at the Department of Fish and Wildlife and be a safety superhero in your region.

Safety Sign - Photo credit: WDFW

Our Regional Safety Officers will,

• Collaborate with management, supervisors, and employees to execute the WDFW Accident Prevention Program and identify and address Region specific safety initiatives.
• Under the direction of the WDFW Safety and Security Manager and in collaboration/coordination with agency safety professionals and the Learning and Development Team, strategizes, develops, communicates, coordinates, implements, and maintains all aspects of the WDFW Enterprise Safety Program.
• Under the direction of the WDFW Training Manager and in collaboration with the Training Coordinator facilitate, provide, and schedule regional and statewide safety training.
• Identify and respond to workplace hazards, compliance issues and develop controls and corrective action plans.
• Provide employee consultation, communications, and supports.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards: 30% Office: Duties are performed in an office setting. This position requires extensive computer use and use of an ergonomic sit/stand desk.
• 70% Travel/Field: Touring diverse facilities and work areas including hatcheries, wildlife areas, construction sites. Work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow. Driving vehicles, work in off-road vehicles, vessels, watercraft, aircraft, rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
• Core agency hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday -Friday but may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings, depending on events or workload.
• Travel Requirements:
• Frequent travel is required throughout the assigned Region and as needed/directed across the state for safety functions.
• Tools and Equipment:
• Work will be done using a computer, phone and/or other safety program industrial hygiene sampling equipment.
• Customer Interactions:
• This position requires frequent communication with agency staff, volunteers, student interns, contractors, and management. The position communicates and interacts with programs, risk management, HR operations, Learning and Development. This position regularly provides information and reports to agency regional teams, program leadership and the executive management team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, safety studies, natural science, business or public administration, education or allied field.

AND

• Four years of professional experience in occupational safety and health programs.
• Note: A master's degree in occupational safety and health, safety studies, natural science, business or public administration, education or allied field may be substituted for two years of the above professional work experience requirement.

OR

• Equivalent education/experience.

PLUS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee safety and health program administration; including organizational development, safety and health education and training, regulatory compliance, accident investigation, self-inspection, record keeping, publicity, safety committee operation, industrial hygiene testing and other safety and health services common to office settings and industrial workplaces.

Ability to:

• Interpret L&I and OSHA regulations, safety rules, programs, and policies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid driver's license

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• First Aid, CPR and AED Certification to be completed within 6 months of employment and maintained at all times of employment (agency provided)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree in occupational safety and health, safety studies, business or public administration, engineering or allied field.
• Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician, or a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS).

Please note:
Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work.

If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States.

For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:


JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:
Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.

We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency's mission.

We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer


VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist - Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist - MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in

Note:
Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

As part of WDFW's efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.

Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone or email , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at

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