Safety Program Officer Recruitment # 250205-0169AR-001 Location Wethersfield, CT Date Opened 2/7/2025 08:00:00 AM Salary $74,750 - $96,734/year (New state employees start at minimum of salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/20/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The Connecticut Department of Correction (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC) (DOC), Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Department is currently recruiting for the position of Safety Program Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0169AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . This is an exciting new opportunity for an individual to perform a full range of safety inspections in our 13 Correctional Institutions across the state. 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 Position Highlights + The position is based at Central Office in Wethersfield, CT and is full time, first shift. Travel will be required throughout the state to identify and inspect safety hazards. A State vehicle will be available and/or mileage reimbursement for travel. + This position will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security of our workspaces through the evaluation and analysis of occupational safety. + This position will also provide training to agency employees on occupational safety and related worker’s compensation issues. This position will serve as a subject matter expert on occupational safety for the agency and will provide consultation in workers compensation cases. About Us The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 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 + OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification; + Prior safety inspection experience in large-scale occupied buildings identifying hazards and providing corrective measures; + Experience training staff on preventing potential hazards in the workplace; + Experience handling high volume activity and managing competing priorities; + Strong organizational skills. 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