Description of Work
The Standards Division is responsible for the testing of all commercial weighing and measuring devices to ensure their accuracy; inspecting packages to ensure that they contain the stated net contents; inspection of price scanning systems; the testing of motor fuels for compliance with standard quality specifications; inspecting LP-Gas and anhydrous ammonia installations for compliance with safety codes; providing precision mass, volume and temperature standard calibrations and the testing of grain moisture meters.
This position will primarily support the Standards Division and will report directly to the Agency Safety Director, with indirect reporting to the Standards Division Director. The office for this position will be located at the Standards Division office within the Agricultural Science Center.
This position is responsible for developing and implementing divisional safety goals, updating and maintaining safety policies, evaluating work sites - including laboratory environments - to identify potential hazards, assessing the effectiveness of existing hazard controls and providing recommendation for improvement. The role also assists with training in areas such as hazard communication (Global Harmonization Standard), PPE, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, Job Safety Analysis, accident investigation, and other topics that support agency compliance.
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Ability to develop and lead safety programs, including creating and delivering training on various safety topics.
- Working knowledge of state and federal safety regulations and Industrial Hygiene Guidelines
- Working Knowledge of chemicals and hazardous materials, including safe handling and proper procedures.
- Working Knowledge of standard laboratory practices and the ability to develop and implement laboratory safety programs and emergency response plans.
- Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and acts and the ability to determine and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Management Preferences
- Experience working in a laboratory or field environment performing scientific testing.
- Experience working with hazardous waste.
- OSHA 10/30-hour Trainer and 40-hr HAZWOPER certification
- Experience with Workers Comp
- Other safety or safety-related topics would be beneficial
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor s degree with a major in safety management, occupational safety, industrial technology, or one of the physical sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of two years of progressive occupational and safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
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It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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Do you have working knowledge of state and federal safety regulations and Industrial Hygiene Guidelines? (If YES, under the “duties/skills” sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)
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Do you have working knowledge of chemicals and hazardous materials, including safe handling and proper procedures? (If YES, under the “duties/skills” sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)
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Do you have working knowledge of standard laboratory practices and the ability to develop and implement laboratory safety programs and emergency response plans? (If YES, under the “duties/skills” sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)
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Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying).
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If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA
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To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
