Workplace Safety Specialist (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Description

Hennepin County's Workplace Safety division is seeking a Workplace Safety Specialist to work with Public Works and other lines of business. This position will provide workplace safety services to county departments to minimize injuries, prevent losses and maintain a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment for employees and residents. Candidates with experience in workplace safety, construction safety, road work safety, public works, safety auditing, emergency management, facility management, confined space, and lockout/tagout are encouraged to apply.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at county buildings, at construction sites, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility in start and end times. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Workplace Safety Specialist. Click here to view the job classification specification.

Note: You must attach your resume with your application materials to be considered for this position.

In this position, you will:

• Participate in and/or lead department safety teams/committees, construction safety meetings, Workplace Safety division committees and team events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for departments regarding regulatory compliance investigations, workplace safety consultation, employee and departmental safety concerns, and safety training needs.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations, lead safety campaigns, research environmental health and safety topics, investigate injuries and illnesses, manage OSHA recordkeeping, support injury-reduction efforts for high-risk occupations, and assist with the First Report of Injury process.
• Develop and deliver new safety training programs; review, update, and teach existing training courses and supporting materials.
• Perform safety inspections of facilities, construction sites, and public works projects.
• Provide safety support and technical assistance for staff working in the field who provide one-on-one client services.
• Respond to employee and department concerns about safety and health; investigate claims of unsafe practices, procedures and equipment; follow up on workplace injuries and illnesses.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in occupational safety, public health, community health, environmental health, occupational medicine, industrial safety, safety engineering or a field closely related to the position and two years or more of experience in either safety, health, investigations, healthcare accreditation or a specialty area related to the position.

• Six years or more of experience in either safety, health, investigations, healthcare accreditation or a specialty area related to the position.

• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple locations throughout Hennepin County, some of which may not be accessible by public transportation.

• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs., occasionally bend, squat, and climb ladders, etc. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice to have:

• Safety related certifications such as: OSHA 30 hour for construction, OSHA 500, ISO 45001, certified safety professional credentials (ASP and CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), National Safety Council Advanced Safety Certification (ASC), certified in infection prevention, or other related certifications.

• Experience:

• Providing direction and assistance on workplace safety issues, auditing, lockout/tagout, excavation, confined spaces, construction safety, roadway safety, public works equipment, and/or machine guarding.

• Conducting worksite construction safety or regulatory audits.

• Managing construction, safety or facility projects.

• Creating training presentations and facilitating virtual and in-person training.

• Knowledge of:

• State and federal laws, regulations, rules, codes, and standards pertaining to workplace safety issues, facility and construction safety.

• The following software/computer programs: Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, PowerBi, or other comparable software/programs.

• Consulting, coaching, negotiating, and consensus building skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to:

• Make recommendations and apply best practices to protect employees and clients.

• Be a team player that can handle multiple projects in a diverse department.

• Create and conduct training presentations.

• Perform evaluations and statistical studies.

• Work independently and in a team environment.

• Problem solve and serve on committee(s).

About the department:

In Human Resources, we make it our mission to provide an employee experience that attracts and retains the best talent to serve our residents. HR programs and services are instrumental in realizing the county's stated organizational value: "Continuous development and engagement of our workforce to reflect innovation, creativity, and diversity in planning for the future."

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Employee).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background and driver's license check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Roberta Arpinar

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?

Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

• Yes
• No

02

This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at county buildings, at construction sites, and remote as job duties require.

Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility in start and end times.

Based on business needs of this position, hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click here to read about the County Permit Program.

The willingness and ability to travel to multiple locations throughout Hennepin County, some of which may not be accessible by public transportation.

The ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs. occasionally bend, squat, and climb ladders, etc. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

In which of the following field(s) do you hold a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.

• Community health
• Environmental health
• Industrial safety
• Occupational medicine
• Occupational safety
• Public health
• Safety engineering
• Another closely related field (e.g., construction engineering or construction management)
• None of the above

04

Describe your relevant education, including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in either safety, health, investigations, healthcare accreditation or a specialty area related to the position (e.g., construction safety, regulatory accreditation or construction management)?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

06

Select the tasks you have performed. Check all that apply. You will be asked to provide examples in the next question.

• Acted as the main workplace safety contact on compliance investigations by regulatory agencies
• Audited programs and policies for compliance with accepted practice and standards or rules
• Conducted OSHA recordkeeping and injury and illness investigations
• Conducted ergonomic evaluations and provided recommendations
• Coordinated first report of injury process
• Developed marketing materials for safety or healthcare campaigns
• Developed safety programs and policies
• Evaluated protective equipment
• Inspected construction sites/activities for safety compliance
• Investigated claims of unsafe practices, procedures and equipment
• Led complaint resolution
• Led safety or health teams/committees
• Provided guidance on traffic control setups for work in or adjacent to the roadway
• Provided recommendations on injury reduction efforts
• Responded to employee/department concerns about safety and health
• Reviewed statistics, determined key metrics and information to be evaluated and created reports
• None of the above

07

Describe your experience with each of the following: safety, health, investigations, healthcare accreditation or a specialty area related to the position (e.g., construction safety, regulatory accreditation or construction management). Include examples of the tasks you selected in the previous question, referencing jobs listed in your resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

08

Select your current certifications. Check all that apply.

• Certified safety professional credentials (ASP/CSP)
• Certified industrial hygienist (CIH)
• Certified in infection prevention
• Certified professional ergonomist (CPE)
• ISO 45001
• OSHA 30 hour for construction
• OSHA 500
• National Safety Council Advanced Safety Certification (ASC)
• Another certification related to this position
• None of the above

09

If you selected "Another certification related to this position" in the previous question, list the certification(s). Type "None" if this does not apply.

10

Do you have experience providing direction and assistance on workplace safety issues, auditing, lockout/tagout, excavation, confined spaces, construction safety, roadway safety, public works equipment, and/or machine guarding?

• Yes
• No

11

Describe your experience providing direction and assistance on workplace safety issues, auditing, lockout/tagout, excavation, confined spaces, construction safety, roadway safety, public works equipment, and/or machine guarding, referencing jobs listed in your resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

12

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have managing construction, safety or facility projects?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

13

Describe your experience managing construction, safety or facility projects, referencing jobs listed in your resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

14

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have creating training presentations and facilitating virtual and in-person training?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

15

Describe your experience creating training presentations and facilitating virtual and in-person training. Include any training presentations you have created or facilitation you have done related to workplace safety, referencing jobs listed in your resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

16

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

17

Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

• Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

18

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Employer Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

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