Safety Specialist/Titles Ii And Iii Ada Coordinator-37001322

Requisition No: 822058 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SAFETY SPECIALIST/TITLES II ANDIII ADA COORDINATOR-37001322

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001322 

Salary:  $53,500 per year. 

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2024 

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Safety Specialist/Titles II and III ADA Coordinator/Government Operations Consultant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

"Open Competitive"

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

DEP's Office of Safety and Loss Control is currently seeking a Safety Specialist Titles II and III ADA Coordinator. This position is under the Division of Administrative Services.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Administrative Services provides centralized administrative support to the department and its employees. Within this Division, the Office of Safety and Loss Control is responsible for the well-being and safety of our visitors and employees throughout the agency. This position will also work to effectively increase accessibility to all DEP facilities.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiency. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:     

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

The annual salary for this position will be $53,500 per year.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Titles II and III of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Coordinator - Responsible for promoting accessibility and inclusion for the Department by making well informed policy recommendations which are supported by ongoing research related to applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines. Prioritizes corrective actions to meet compliance and resolving access issues for Florida State Park natural areas, cultural resources, at park facilities, Resilience and Coastal protection and other department owned buildings and property and ensure facilities, programs and services are accessible to, and usable, by all people, including those with unique abilities in a safe manner. Reviews construction plans to ensure they will be able to meet access requirements. Promote accessibility, inclusion and safety awareness and education by developing, implementing and evaluating training resources and activities. Provides guidance on the agency's ADA Transition Plans.

Safety - Reviews incident reports and incident investigations for accuracy and trends. Conducts safety inspections, safety analysis processes and operational safety reviews.

Training - Develops and conducts training in health and safety topics including, but not limited to, job safety analyses, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and building emergency plans. Assists with Floor Warden meetings and training as necessary.

Budget - Manages the annual safety budget; ensuring all funds are properly spent and coordinates with the Safety Officer to approve all spending requests.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; time management best practices; and safety program techniques. Ability to: utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships; work independently; effectively assist and serve as a backup; plan, organize work assignments; assist across the chains of command; collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data; meet deadlines: manage programs and deliver results based on project goals; knowledge of health, safety and security matters in state government and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; maintain a valid driver license; travel when required: coordinate/facilitate necessary trainings for Division staff.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, and three years of verifiable related work experience.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: 

Valid Driver License. Travel (up to 25% of the job).

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:   

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.   

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.