Georgia State University
Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Georgia State University’s Insurance & Risk Management Department creates and administers mitigation policies and programs to address risk exposures to the university and its affiliated organizations through hazard identification, risk assessment, and procurement of proper insurance coverages. The Occupational Health & Safety Officer will work with the Director, Safety and Risk Management to create and propose alternatives that reduce property and liability exposures throughout GSU.
What Will You Do The Occupational Health & Safety Officer will assist in development and implementation of loss control strategies to effectively reduce losses to GSU and meet all other regulatory requirements of the Broker of Record (BOR). Develops preventative methods to reduce health and safety exposure risks. Includes developing and coordinating of training and compliance activities that meet the needs and regulatory control requirements (including 8/6 HR. DDC and PTV) of the University. Includes but is not limited to PPE, Occupational Safety, loss control, respiratory protection, material handling, bloodborne pathogens, confined space, fall protection, industrial hygiene exposures, indoor air quality, ergonomics, prepared hazard analysis.
Duties & Responsibilities
Co-administration of GSU Worker’s Comp program with Director, includes all incident and accident investigations.
Assists upon request all research safety lab incidents; injury and illness monitoring.
Trains departments in Worker’s Compensation (WC) claim reporting as well as all policies and procedures.
Works with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on workers' compensation claims for ADA decision on Return to Work.
Maintains all WC files, update, diary and report claims.
Works with safety and medical providers, claim adjusters, case managers; coordinate all claims activities with Department of Administrative Services (DOAS).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Benefits
Flexible work environment.
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
Details College/Business Unit: Auxiliary & Support Services; Department: Insurance & Risk Management; Shift: 8:30AM - 5:15PM.
Location & Compensation Location: Atlanta Campus; Salary: $55,500 - $63,500; Pay Grade: 16; FLSA Status: Exempt; Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible); Posting date: 10/16/25; Closing date: 10/31/25.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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What Will You Do The Occupational Health & Safety Officer will assist in development and implementation of loss control strategies to effectively reduce losses to GSU and meet all other regulatory requirements of the Broker of Record (BOR). Develops preventative methods to reduce health and safety exposure risks. Includes developing and coordinating of training and compliance activities that meet the needs and regulatory control requirements (including 8/6 HR. DDC and PTV) of the University. Includes but is not limited to PPE, Occupational Safety, loss control, respiratory protection, material handling, bloodborne pathogens, confined space, fall protection, industrial hygiene exposures, indoor air quality, ergonomics, prepared hazard analysis.
Duties & Responsibilities
Co-administration of GSU Worker’s Comp program with Director, includes all incident and accident investigations.
Assists upon request all research safety lab incidents; injury and illness monitoring.
Trains departments in Worker’s Compensation (WC) claim reporting as well as all policies and procedures.
Works with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on workers' compensation claims for ADA decision on Return to Work.
Maintains all WC files, update, diary and report claims.
Works with safety and medical providers, claim adjusters, case managers; coordinate all claims activities with Department of Administrative Services (DOAS).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Benefits
Flexible work environment.
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
Details College/Business Unit: Auxiliary & Support Services; Department: Insurance & Risk Management; Shift: 8:30AM - 5:15PM.
Location & Compensation Location: Atlanta Campus; Salary: $55,500 - $63,500; Pay Grade: 16; FLSA Status: Exempt; Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible); Posting date: 10/16/25; Closing date: 10/31/25.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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