Associate OSHA Officer (61036364)

Performs periodic shop, yard, building, work zone, equipment, environmental, and other various related inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations. Conducts unannounced SCDOT work crew field operations inspections. Prepares and issues appropriate inspection reports. Performs follow-up investigations to determine if corrective action for issues cited at inspections has been taken of. Serves as a certified 3rd party tester for SCDOT District 6. Coordinates and schedules District 6, 3rd party testing. Administers pre-trip, basic controls, and on road tests to probationary employees within six months of employment. Administers CDL testing to existing employees as directed by District 6 office. Maintains 3rd party tester files that are subject to audit. Coordinates, schedules and provides training in required health and safety courses including but not limited to First­ Aid/CPR/AED, AAA Driver Improvement Program, Bloodborne Pathogen, etc. Investigates vehicle/equipment accidents and inputs accidents into Risk Management Systems (Form 576).Conducts, administers, implements and participates in district-wide environmental and OSHA inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable SCDOT, county, state and federal regulations. Attends unit monthly safety meetings as required. Prepares training topics of unit supervisor's choice and presents at the monthly safety meetings. Assists with safety campaigns and other safety educational programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs. A bachelor's degree in public health or a related field may substitute for the required work experience.

Physical Requirement: The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. This position requires working in an office environment, warehouse environment, and/or outside in all weather conditions. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Requires travel as needed, and assigned. This position will work a 40-hour week with some possible overtime involved during emergencies. This position Is considered ESSENTIAL during adverse weather conditions such as, but not limited to: hurricanes, tornadoes, snow and ice, flooding, and area evacuation. Communicating with the public in a professional manner is required. This position requires frequent bending, stooping, standing for long periods and driving. A Class A Commercial Drivers License is required within six (6) months of placement in the position and must be maintained to receive a satisfactory rating with SCDMV CDL Compliance office annually. Employee must be cooperative, courteous, efficient, trustworthy, and maintain a good public relations image and exhibit good judgment/discretion. Additional training/certification from SC DMV is needed to serve as a 3rd party tester.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required and a Class A Commercial Drivers License is required within six (6) months of placement in the position.Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

Non Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.