The Occupational Safety Consultant, working under the general direction of the DCS Occupational Health and Safety Consultant IV, and the Administrator of the Division of Business Support Services with the Department of Child Safety (DCS). This position is responsible for a variety of actions regarding the health and safety of DCS employees throughout the state, working to ensure that the strategic goals established by the Operational Risk Management Department are met.

The Occupational Safety Consultant reviews, responds and processes all Unusual Incident Reports statewide, and compiles reports based on specialized data and information. Responds to disease and exposures with the current CDC and OSHA protocols.

The person in this position will assist in the development, implementation and support of special projects related to the Operational Risk Management department's mission of creating a safe and healthy work environment for all DCS employees.

• Provides administrative and operational support including technical assistance in all areas of risk management, including, but not limited to: floor plan reviews, accident/incident reports, OSHA/ADOSH violations and complaints, and life safety matters.
  
• Unusual Incident Report (UIR) response, processing and tracking of all reports. Includes entry into the Risk Management database, and pulling statistical data for management. Understand the specific needs and challenges of DCS Staff. Knowledge of office security and security guard post orders.
  
• Assist Risk Manager with development, communication and implementation of Emergency Action Plans for each DCS office statewide. Quarterly review of office FW/Searcher assignments and training reviews.
  
• Research and processing of Facility Improvement Notices (FIN) assigned through the Landport Facilities Management System.
  
• Environmental indoor air quality assessments, including initial assessment to determine if hazardous conditions exist. This is done through occupant surveys and building assessment and coordinated with ORE.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
  

The ideal candidate will possess two or more years of experience in the field of Risk Management, administrative support or communications role: must possess strong communication skills, written and oral.

The position is required to do statewide travel. State regulations require a valid AZ Driver’s License. Employees are subject to driver license records checks and must maintain acceptable driving records. Employees may be required to use their own vehicle for transportation (mileage reimbursements apply) as well as maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current vehicle registration. AZ administrative code R2-10-207-12 requires employed to complete various driver training courses upon hire.

As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-2903.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.