Safety and Health Inspector 1 - 20065087

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5^th largest interstate system and the 3^rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

  ODOT's Mission Statement:
  To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future

Operates state vehicle to travel to & inspect ODOT work facilities, jobsites, & equipment under direct supervision to ensure compliance with Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) & Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) regulations for safe operating conditions; completes Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA) identifying job hazards, establishes corrective action(s), & conducts follow-up inspections; reviews storage of hazardous waste materials &/or chemicals; performs required monthly inspections of facilities & worksites (i.e., bridges, roadways, buildings, & work zones), observes workers for use of prescribed safety apparel (e.g., glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators); addresses unsafe worksite behavior & imminently dangerous situations; reviews safety regulations with employees & supervisors; inspects equipment & machinery for existence of properly installed safety devices, guards, & preventative maintenance logs;  recommends industrial hygiene testing of work areas as needed to determine existence of toxic materials or hazardous conditions; reviews traffic control setup to ensure safety of employee & motoring public.   

Performs safety investigation of personal injury & vehicle crashes or other vehicle & equipment events; obtains police reports, witness & employee statements, & photos, inspects accident &/or injury scene; operates computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) & other technology (e.g., iPhone, iPad) to prepare & submit investigatory & inspection reports to document & maintain findings, recommendations & required corrective actions; reports injury investigation (e.g., PS-1, PS-2) to designed workers compensation representative; document information in Employee Health & Safety management system.  

Serves on various safety committees (e.g., District Wide Safety Committee) & provides safety-related training at various district facilities & sites; attends & provides safety-related county tailgate talks to keep employees & managers alert to work-related hazards & prevent injuries; assists in recommending & distributing PPE as needed; explains safety procedures (e.g., Safety Policy, OSHA Standards), distributes education materials & posters related to safety; conducts periodic fire drills or other safety drills & other safety education. Stays up to date on state & federal occupational safety regulations & applicable consensus standards through continuing education; performs research & reviews best safety practices; promotes employee safety as a core value to bolster a culture of safety, performs various safety duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

12 mos. exp. in conducting safety, health & fire inspections of work sites or residential care facilities or personal accident & injury investigations &/or vehicular accident investigations; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate major program core coursework in environmental health; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Occupational Safety

The selection process for this position will include a structured interview.  Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. 

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. 

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period. 

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

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.