Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of all safety, health, and fleet safety programs required by federal, state, and SCDOT policies. Advises organizational leadership of safety deficiencies and recommends methods of correction. Performs follow-up investigations to determine if corrective action has been taken. Monitors organizational unit CDL operations for compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements. Responsible for the monitoring of district first-reports-of-injury, vehicle collision reports, and provides District Senior staff with periodic summaries. Employee/staff investigates significant collisions/Injuries/illnesses to determine contributing factors and assists in providing management with a recommendation to avoid reoccurrence. Ensures that the Risk Management Information System (RMIS) is up to date and accurate for all vehicle and equipment incidents/accidents and employee injuries. Coordinates, schedules, and provides training in required health and safety courses including, but not limited to, First-Aid/CPR/AED,AAA Driver Improvement program, Lift Truck, Boom Truck, Flagger, Bloodbome Pathogen, etc. Serves as a certified Third Party CDL Examiner for SCDOT to include training, administering CDL license exams and license documents. Conducts, administers, implements, and participates in district-wide facility and OSHA inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable SCDOT, county, state, and federal regulations. Plans, schedules, and conducts safety meetings when required or requested by Supervisor. Employee schedules/coordinates the District Safety Committee and Quarterly District Safety Meeting within the district. Serves as District Coordinator for the Health and Wellness program. Coordinates with OSHA to implement agency environmental, safety, and health policies and programs throughout the district. Assists with safety campaigns and other safety programs. Ensures safety training is entered into LMS at the county level and provides Headquarters with a roster for input if not performed at the county level. Serves as a "competent" person for all SCDOT work operations as defined by OSHA. Maintains OSHA injury record keeping logs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Physical Requirement: The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. This position requires working in an office environment, warehouse environment, and/or outside in all weather conditions. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Requires travel as needed, and assigned.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required and a Class A Commercial Drivers License is required within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

Non Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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