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Lewis County Risk Management Specialist / Claims Administration in Chehalis, Washington
Lewis County, WA Job Opportunity
Job Title(s):* Safety Officer*
Department: Internal Services
Division: Risk Management
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Pay Grade: Grade 122: $5,177 -- $6,962/mo. (DOQ)
FLSA:* Non-Exempt*
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Department/Office: This position is in the Lewis County Risk Management Department 351 NW North St, Chehalis WA.
Position Summary/Distinguishing Characteristics: Under limited supervision, serves as the Safety Officer for Lewis County and conducts a variety of technical safety functions; develops and implements safety protocols, practices, and policies; provides health and safety services to County departments and personnel; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Links:
Job Posting: SafetyOfficer{rel="nofollow"} Job Description: Lewis County (lewiscountywa.gov){rel="nofollow"} Core Benefits: **COREBENEFITS.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov){rel="nofollow"} **Additional Benefits: Non-OFFICE_MNGR.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov){rel="nofollow"} Lewis County Jobs App: https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov#716{rel="nofollow"}
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, safety studies, business or public administration, or a related field; and three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational health and safety program.
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- Associate's degree in safety, health, environmental, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years' experience working in safety for a large employer with a diverse work environment.
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- Possess a combination of educational and professional experience that would ensure successful performance of the position duties. Professional work experience may substitute year-for-year for the educational requirements above.
- Certifications as a Washington Workers' Compensation Professional and Safety and Health Specialist are required within two (2) years of employment; must have the ability to obtain a Medic First Aid Certification;
- a valid Washington State Driver's License is required.
*Working Environment/Physical Demands: * Work is performed in a standard office environment and in and around County facilities when conducting safety inspections/investigations, subject to light physical demands and frequent use of personal computers. May require work outside of normal working hours and/or travel for training or meetings with other offices and jurisdictions.
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Essential Functions: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Coordinates the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Sa