Safety Coordinator (Human Resource Analyst 2)

Full Job Description

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you interested in working with those who protect, conserve, and enhance Pennsylvania's waterways and agriculture resources? The Human Resource (HR) Shared Services Office is looking for a Safety Coordinator to join the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. This position plays a key role in administering the Safety Program and serving as the point of contact for all related matters statewide. Take advantage of this opportunity to collaborate with other safety professionals and expand upon your own professional development!

Requirements

In this role, you will be tasked with maintaining the agency's safety program, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards; published directives; collective bargaining agreements; the Accident and Illness Prevention Program; the personnel rules; and past practices.

You will be responsible for providing guidance and recommendations to all levels of management in the creation and formulation of policies and promotion of sound safety practices.

Work also involves providing safety related communications and education to employees regarding the agency's safety policies, procedures, and contact information.

You will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise to investigate workplace injuries, review investigations conducted by agency personnel, and recommend corrective actions.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Facilitating meetings with agency personnel
• Participating in Labor/Management meetings as a safety subject matter expert
• Analyzing the reporting of incidents and illnesses by the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to evaluate the effectiveness of the reporting system
• Taking on a lead role in maintaining a safe work environment within the Agencies

Lead the way in fostering a safety-first culture built on responsibility and accountability!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Please note: Work address is 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg PA 17110
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 1 or Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience that includes one year of professional human resource or equal opportunity experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.