Safety Program Officer Office/On-site Recruitment # 241016-0169AR-001 Location Middletown, CT Date Opened 10/25/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $74,750* - $96,734/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 11/1/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction At the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ), w e're seeking an independent and dynamic individual to join our team as a Safety Program Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0169AR&R1=&R3=) ! Position Highlights + Located at the Albert J. Solnit Children's Center- South Campus, Middletown, CT + Full-Time, First shift + Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, On Site What We Can Offer You: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! + The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule + Professional growth and development opportunitie s + A healthy work/life balance to all employees Your Role as a Safety Program Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0169AR&R1=&R3=) : This position acts as the Director of Safety for the Solnit South campus. In this role the position is the Chair of the Hospital environment of care committee and is responsible for facilitating monthly meetings, as well as ensuring and documenting that the hospital is in compliance with all Centers for Medicare Service/Joint Commission and Sate of CT Department of Public Health Life Safety and Environment of care regulations. In addition, this position conducts, documents and critiques all campus fire drills. The safety program officer is in charge of issuing all access cards and keys as well as issuing and maintaining an inventory of all campus radios. This position also provides new employee training for all campus safety related topics. Albert J. Solnit Children's Center- South Campus (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf/solnit-center/south) : Located in Middletown, it is widely recognized as a center of excellence for family-centered treatment of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances. This state-administered Psychiatric facility provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents under the age of eighteen, with severe mental illness and related behavioral and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. Who We Are: At DCF our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference. We encourage you to continue your caree r with us and see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DCF team! Selection Plan For Assistance in Applying: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. For current state employees, salary cal culations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Contact Information: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov . PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in safety inspections, training and coordinating workers' compensation issues involving the evaluation and analysis of occupational safety and health problems and living conditions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Coordinates accident prevention activities in agency; + Conducts routine periodic inspections of agency to ensure compliance with the National Fire Prevention Act (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), Veterans’ Administration (VA) and/or other safety, health and sanitary codes and environmental regulations; + Recommends corrective action for any deficiencies; + Identifies agency needs in safety and loss control and evaluates effectiveness of implemented safety policies, procedures and guidelines; + Uses statistics and inspection reports to make recommendations for injury reduction and loss control; + Investigates accidents and maintains appropriate records; + Prepares fire evacuation plans; + Directs, coordinates and evaluates all disaster plan activities; + Conducts life safety inspections; + Participates in agency Safety Committee; + Schedules and conducts in-service safety training for staff; + Maintains contacts with individuals inside and outside agency who might impact health, safety and workers' compensation issues; + May serve as agency Fire Marshal; + May represent agency at workers' compensation hearings; + May coordinate building security access activities; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of + principles of occupational safety and health practices; + principles and practices of accident prevention; + NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, TJC, OSHA and other health, sanitary and environmental codes; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + ability in oral and written communication; + Ability to + analyze and evaluate accidents, their causes and recommend effective control measures; + plan, develop, implement and evaluate agency safety and health programs; + utilize computer software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections, risk management or loss control. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree in occupational safety, risk management or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. + Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Knowledge of CT fire codes and experience conducting fire drills. + Knowledge of The Joint Commission/ Centers for Medicare Service Environment of Care and Life safety standards. + Experience with radio communication devices. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online