Safety and Health Consultant (PN 20098810)

Safety and Health Consultant

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

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What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BOSC) is responsible for conducting survey inspections to ensure health care providers and clinical laboratories are compliant with state and federal requirements. BOSC is seeking a Safety and Health Consultant. This position provides advice and consultation on environmental health and safety, specifically federal Life Safety Code (LSC) rules and regulations. Additional duties include:

• Conduct LSC inspections of long-term care (LTC) and Acute & Continuing Care (ACC) facilities for Medicare and Medicaid certification.
• Investigate complaints alleging noncompliance with LSC standards in LTC and ACC facilities.
• Offer on-site assistance with LSC surveys in cases of fire or other disasters.
• Climb ladders and crawl through attic spaces as needed to conduct inspections.
• Utilize personal or laptop computer to compile, document, and record results of LSC inspections.
• Carry and operate personal or laptop computer, portable scanner, camera, and reference materials/forms (weighing up to 30 lbs.) to and from worksite.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for LSC waiver requests under Title 18/19 submitted by providers.
• Conduct the review and approval process of requests for temporary construction waivers.
• Review all survey documentation for completeness and accuracy before processing and data entry.
• Provide technical expertise to BOSC staff on LSC policy.
• Develop and implement LSC educational training programs for BOSC and health care providers/suppliers.
• Act as a preceptor for newer Safety & Health Consultants and assist in initial training as assigned.
• Evaluate program consistency and effectiveness.
• Provide technical input to BOSC administrators in the development and expansion of LSC regulations for current or new provider/supplier types.
• Prepare written reports, records, and correspondence, including reports of survey findings and investigations.
• Coordinate with state and local agencies regarding LSC regulations.
• Represent Ohio Department of Health at various federal and state conferences and meetings.
• Serve as the BOSC liaison with the Ohio Department of Commerce on matters related to fire protection standards  enforced by the State Fire Marshal and building standards enforced by the Division of Industrial Compliance.

This is a field position that requires frequent travel. The primary worksite (headquarter county) is flexible and will be based on location of the final candidate. This position will work Monday - Thursday 10 hours each day. During training the candidate will work Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 33 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

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Qualifications

Option 1:

12 mos. exp. in advisory or consultative capacity in field of industrial or environmental health & safety program development & education AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques AND valid driver's license AND must provide own transportation for travel & required automobile insurance coverage pursuant to Section 4509.51 of Revised Code as needed.

OR 

Option 2:

Completion of undergraduate core program in natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology) AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in industrial or environmental health & safety principles, practices & regulations AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques AND valid driver's license AND must provide own transportation for travel & required automobile insurance coverage pursuant to Section 4509.51 of Revised Code as needed.

OR  

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in natural science (e.g., chemistry, biology).
• Experience performing state/local building code inspections.
• Certification as Fire Inspector 1.
• Experience performing federal life safety code (LSC) inspections.
• Experience providing technical assistance regarding fire safety.
• Experience working with building blueprints/drawings.
• Experience in presenting training or public speaking.
• Experience with computer word processing or working with databases (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Occupational Safety

Technical Skills: Public Health, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills: Ethics and Values, Goal Setting, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Situational Awareness

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($34.53 per hour), with an opportunity for a pay increase ($36.20 per hour) after six months of satisfactory performance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.