"Health and Safety Specialist"

Health and Safety Specialist

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: North Carolina

Category: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Type: Full-Time

Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at https://jobs.hr.ncsu.edu/.

Essential Job Duties: This position provides technical assistance to Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) clients and partners by delivering workplace safety services and projects both on-site and in public settings. Additionally, this role may support other initiatives to help IES achieve its short-term and long-term goals.

• Develop and/or update training curriculum materials (including PowerPoint slides, handouts and supporting activities) for public open enrollment OSHA safety and health training provided through Southeastern OTI Education Center (SEOTI EC) (10%)
• Develop customized workplace safety and health training curriculum (including PowerPoint slides, handouts and supporting activities) specific to the unique needs of IES clients. (5%)
• Instruct numerous public open enrollment classes in several health and safety topics offered through SEOTI EC (40%)
• Instruct customized training and technical assistance to IES clients, including hazard identification, mitigation strategies, clarification of regulatory requirements, and instruction of non-SEOTI EC classes unique to the needs of clients. (20%)
• Travel to training facilities and employer sites across North Carolina and surrounding states to conduct training and consultations. (15%)
• Collaborate with subject matter industry experts and colleagues to ensure accurate, relevant, and high-quality course content and instruction. (5%)
• Maintain expertise in OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926) and emerging workplace safety trends through professional development and independent research. (5%)

This position is 100% remote but selected candidate must be located (or able to relocate) in/to the state of NC.

Other Work/Responsibilities: Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education: Requires bachelor's degree plus 3 years of workplace safety experience in either general industry or construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications: Eligibility to obtain clearance upon request of the US government. Ability to effectively instruct to a variety of audiences. A strong work ethic and demonstrated excellent communication skills. Willingness to travel. High proficiency in the use of a personal computer. Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Required License or Certification: A valid North Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.