Safety Coordinator (Human Resource Analyst 2)

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Would you find it satisfying to work with those who protect, conserve, and enhance Pennsylvania's waterways and wildlife? The Human Resource (HR) Shared Services Office is seeking a Safety Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. This key position will administer the safety program and serve as the point of contact for all related matters statewide. Commonwealth Safety Coordinators have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other safety professionals while independently managing their own safety programs. This work environment allows for knowledge sharing and constantly expanding growth opportunities!

As a Safety Coordinator, you will be maintaining the agency's safety program to ensure 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. Work involves providing guidance and recommendations to all levels of management in the creation and formulation of policy and promotion of sound safety practices. You will also be responsible for providing safety related communication and training to employees regarding the agency's safety policies, procedures, and contact information. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to investigate workplace injuries or review investigations conducted by agency personnel to identify root causes and corrective actions. Additional responsibilities include:

• Facilitating meetings with agency personnel to review incidents
• 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 a lead role in maintaining a safe work environment within the Commissions through inspections, interpreting, and explaining proper safety procedures
• Working closely with the Department of General Services and other state agencies in regards to safety hazards
• Developing and conducting training in safety related topics

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Note: Work address is flexible and may be changed to the nearest office location to the selected candidate's home.
• 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. 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

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.

• 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.