Division 5 Safety Consultant

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.  

This Safety Consultant position is responsible for providing safety support to NCDOT Highway Division 5.  NCDOT Highway Division 5 is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of the state transportation network in the Triangle Region including the Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Wake (Raleigh), Warren and Vance counties.

This position is located in the Durham Division Office.  Your work will include assessment and development of safety engineering controls and designs; performing accident investigations, program auditing and recordkeeping, performing industrial hygiene surveys and monitoring; environmental engineering; developing and providing safety training and education; emergency planning; interpreting laws, standards, and codes; and reviewing and researching new or revised safety standards and laws to determine their applicability.  

This position requires good working knowledge of OSHA standards and recordkeeping for general industry and construction. You will need a basic understanding of MUTCD, confined space, trenching and shoring and crane safety. You will also need the ability to express yourself effectively both in writing and orally to establish effective working relationships with departmental personnel.  You should have the ability to investigate accidents, determine causes and recommend, develop, and implement corrective action.  

You should also have the ability to develop and present safety program training.  This position is responsible for recognizing safety hazards and unsafe acts by workers in a variety of shops and construction sites. A strong knowledge of computers with basic or intermediate skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database software is needed. The minimal physical requirements for this position require working in the heat on construction sites.  Employees in this position must wear a hard hat and use a respirator. This position also requires operation of a State vehicle and safety toe footwear is required.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Considerable knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state safety and health codes and security regulations and best management practices
• Experience in data analysis providing strategic direction that addresses adverse trends with injuries, security incidents, or Worker Compensation
• Experience in computers with basic/intermediate skills in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and database software
• Experience in managing Safety program policies, procedures, and budgets

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree with a major in safety engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management or technology, occupational safety, or one of the physical sciences or an equivalent technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressive occupational and safety and health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Contact Information (Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address): 

For additional information, contact Carolyn McDonald at 919-317-4700.

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. 

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

Salary : $56,906 - $99,586