Statewide Safety Officer

The Statewide Safety Officer directs all aspects of the Department's Risk Management Program, which encompasses safety, health, and environmental functions at multiple locations throughout Arizona. This position compiles statistics and key performance indicators for all business units to measure progress toward specific health and safety goals or to monitor trends associated with facility activities or special projects, providing recommendations, including appropriate budgetary resources, and consultative support during regulatory inquiries.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Exercises professional judgment, discretion, and technical expertise in the inspection, investigation, and resolution of safety, health, and environmental conditions for multiple locations.
Develops policies and procedures for STATEWIDE SAFETY and risk management efforts.
Identifies, researches, analyzes, and evaluates potential risk or loss exposure for current and potential future activities and operations.
Determines appropriate action for violations, complaints, and referrals. Conducts informal conferences with violators and recommends appropriate action.
Directs, develops statewide risk management program, including investigations and enforcement of work environments for compliance with Federal and State occupational safety and health standards, regulations, laws, rules, and codes.
Serves as the agencies loss prevention coordinator.
Responds to requests for information and provides interpretations of requirements set forth in Arizona Department of Safety and Health (ADOSH) standards, regulations, and other provisions, as well as Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations and ADOA Risk Management.
Provides occupational safety, health, and environmental information and training to employees and employers. Conducts training seminars and safety meetings for accident prevention and loss control.
Oversees the accuracy of all evacuation and Emergency Action Plans for the Department.
Provides advice and responds to Inquiries and requests for information regarding the Department's risk management techniques and practices.
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:
Applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing occupational safety standards, codes, and regulations, such as OSHA and ADOSH standards, Arizona Administrative Code R210-ET AL, industrial hygiene; NIOSH programs; respiratory protection; minimizing exposure to infectious diseases;
Loss Prevention, and Workers' Compensation
Principles and practices of sound business communication
Methods and techniques for conducting statistical analyses
Asset protection, managing risks, and emergency management
Methods, procedures, and techniques used in testing and sampling materials, such as soil, air, water, gasses, and dusts or powders;
Standard industrial and construction building and manufacturing processes and work practices.
Skills in:
Observation, analysis, and evaluation
Conducting research of loss prevention and control issues, evaluating alternatives, and reaching sound conclusions and recommendations for improvement
Critical thinking and problem solving
Managing multiple priorities
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence.
Ability to:
Implement risk management and in modifying and adapting methods and procedures to minimize injury and property damage potential resulting from unsafe conditions and practices.
Utilize a computer for word processing and database management to generate written trend analyses and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field. OSHA 501 General Industry train-the-trainer certified, or become certified within 12 months of hire. FEMA NIMS Safety Officer, or qualified within 12 months of hire. NFPA 10 certified, or become certified within 12 months of hire.

A valid Arizona Driver's License.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. 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).
Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Morgan Lee at mlee@dffm.az.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 771-1457. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.