Safety Consultant - Eastern Region

About the role

The 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. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work This is technical and safety consultative work for a large geographical area of the state for a large and diverse agency performed under limited to minimal supervision required. Responsibilities include: - Inspect facilities, reviewing plans, and specifications for new and renovated facilities. - Identify trends and specific unsafe conditions and safety violations, developing solutions and recommendations to correct problem areas. - Positions has limited regulations in a wide ranging and comprehensive safety and health, hazardous materials management and emergency planning program with a large and diverse agency. - Perform periodic safety and industrial hygiene inspections in an assigned large geographic area of the state. - Prepare reports outlining problems technical solutions to problem areas and violations including design modifications. - Consulting with management to schedule and implement corrective measures. - Conducting safety, health and hazardous material training sessions. - Educate personnel in existing hazards and developing and promoting safety awareness. - Conduct or direct studies of accidents, hazards and health risks and prescribing the necessary preventive or corrective measures and safety equipment. - Analyze and provide consultation on hazardous waste management - problems; and providing interpretations of safety and health regulations and acting as a technical resource in a specialty area. - May include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $ 60,881 - $ 106,544 60056086 Is An Anticipated Vacancy. This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Previous experience in Occupational Safety and Health inspections, and/or experience with federal, state and local regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, ANSI, ACGIH, and NC State building codes. State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Supplemental Application Information: Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 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 details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered. Education Equivalency Verification The 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 https://www.naces.org/members . Veterans' and National Guard Preference Applicants 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 Gu