South Carolina Department of Transportation
Associate OSHA Officer (61036683)
South Carolina Department of Transportation, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Title
Associate OSHA Officer (61036683)
– South Carolina Department of Transportation
Job Responsibilities Under limited supervision, performs basic Safety and Environmental management duties, including coordinating, organizing, planning, developing, and administering Safety and Environmental programs within District Four. The primary goal is to reduce employee injuries, workers compensation costs, vehicle accidents, and increase environmental awareness and compliance. The officer ensures compliance with all local, state and federal safety, fire and environmental regulations; conducts routine jobsite safety audits to confirm adherence to Federal, State and Department Safety Policies and Guidelines; conducts and records District‑wide inspections of SCDOT facilities, buildings, shop yards, satellite stockpile locations, and equipment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHEC, DOT, NEC, ADA, and fire regulations. The officer maintains proper documentation, correspondence, record‑keeping and verification of compliance and corrective actions. The officer administers required Safety and Environmental training programs, including new‑employee orientation, storm‑water pollution prevention, flagger and work‑zone training, CPR, First Aid, AAA, and other related training, and conducts monthly safety meetings. The officer enters training records into the Learning Management System, compiling various reports to ensure required training receipt. The officer investigates first reports of injury and internal vehicle accidents, assists with injury and accident data entry into the Risk Management System, ensures Lost Days and Restricted Duty Days are accurate, and makes recommendations to management to prevent re‑occurrence. The officer performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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.
Motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
Physical demands: bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Job requires walking for extended periods, traversing rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May involve working outside of normal work schedule during inclement weather or emergencies. Requires travel as needed and assigned.
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.
Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Civil Engineering
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– South Carolina Department of Transportation
Job Responsibilities Under limited supervision, performs basic Safety and Environmental management duties, including coordinating, organizing, planning, developing, and administering Safety and Environmental programs within District Four. The primary goal is to reduce employee injuries, workers compensation costs, vehicle accidents, and increase environmental awareness and compliance. The officer ensures compliance with all local, state and federal safety, fire and environmental regulations; conducts routine jobsite safety audits to confirm adherence to Federal, State and Department Safety Policies and Guidelines; conducts and records District‑wide inspections of SCDOT facilities, buildings, shop yards, satellite stockpile locations, and equipment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHEC, DOT, NEC, ADA, and fire regulations. The officer maintains proper documentation, correspondence, record‑keeping and verification of compliance and corrective actions. The officer administers required Safety and Environmental training programs, including new‑employee orientation, storm‑water pollution prevention, flagger and work‑zone training, CPR, First Aid, AAA, and other related training, and conducts monthly safety meetings. The officer enters training records into the Learning Management System, compiling various reports to ensure required training receipt. The officer investigates first reports of injury and internal vehicle accidents, assists with injury and accident data entry into the Risk Management System, ensures Lost Days and Restricted Duty Days are accurate, and makes recommendations to management to prevent re‑occurrence. The officer performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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.
Motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
Physical demands: bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Job requires walking for extended periods, traversing rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May involve working outside of normal work schedule during inclement weather or emergencies. Requires travel as needed and assigned.
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.
Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Civil Engineering
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