Safety Specialist 1

Initial Posting Date:

11/01/2024

Application Deadline:

11/12/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,138 - $6,322

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Safety Specialist 1

Job Description:

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What will you do?
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital(OSH),  Safety program in Salem, Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for a Safety Specialist 1 to ensure the health and safety of Oregon State Hospital staff, patients, and visitors by conducting fire and life safety inspections, evaluating safety program effectiveness and compliance with state, federal and applicable regulatory standards. Formulate policies and design operational system to enhance the hospital health and safety program and provide training and education to hospital staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Communicate and provide recommendations to hospital leadership to improve safety policies and programs through committee involvement.

What's in it for you? The Oregon State Hospital is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
  • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments. 
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years experience that included duties working with Workers' Compensation loss prevention, the return to work of injured employees, and/or occupational health and wellness programs.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience effectively communicating with leadership, management, employees, and patients.

• Experience evaluating hazards to determine resolutions to worksite safety, health hazards or concerns.

• Experience in MS Office software: specifically, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience in safety risk management and fire life safety in a psychiatric hospital setting.

• Ability to comprehend and recite Joint Commission standards as it relates to Life safety.

• Strong organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed within an office environment and includes working with confidential and sensitive information. Must have the ability to operate a computer with a high level of proficiency.
• May have contact with individuals experiencing extreme emotional dysregulation and trauma.
• Occasional exposure to extreme conditions while evaluating hazards, exposure to include inclement weather and industrial work areas on OSH campuses.
• Travel between campuses: Salem and Junction City, is required. Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, or an alternative transportation method.
• Non-traditional workhours may be expected, including overtime.

Directions to Apply:

Please fill out the online application and submit a resume.

• External Applicants: Click the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information.
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.

Resources:

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• Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
  • Oregon Health Authority Website
  • Mission, Vision and Core Values
  • Programs and Divisions
• Career Resources
  • State of Oregon Career Resources Page
  • Get Your Application and Resume Noticed
  • Ace the Interview
  • Search for State of Oregon jobs
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Additional Information:

• Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer, we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please make certain your application materials are up-to-date and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history, education, volunteer work, lived experiences, and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check, and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veterans’ preference points. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans | Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-692-9666
• This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

Questions?

If you have questions or would like assistance, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Tiffany Gregg, HR Analyst, at tiffany.gregg@oha.oregon.gov or text/call 503-716-7772. TTY users, please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll-free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity:

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.