SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST
SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST - 67032442 Date:
Aug 4, 2023 Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.
For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http:
//www.
dms.
myflorida.
com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify).
Requisition No:
809377 Agency:
Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title:
SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST - 67032442 Position Number:
67032442 Salary:
$1,260.
00 to $2,518.
53 bi-weekly Posting Closing Date:
08/18/2023 Agency for Persons with Disabilities - Tacachale Safety and Health Specialist Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 a.
m.
to 5:
00 p.
m.
with Saturday and Sunday off ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.
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:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates State of Florida retirement package Generous vacation and sick leave 10 paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for state college/university courses Training opportunities Join TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE - NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults! For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http:
//www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com
Responsibilities:
Perform quarterly facility walk thru inspections and submit work orders to correct maintenance deficiencies and/or notify department heads of unsatisfactory conditions.
Ensure all life safety reports (Fire Drills, NFPA 110, NFPA 25, NFPA 72) are up to date and on file in the Life Safety office to ensure compliance with applicable safety codes and authorities having jurisdiction.
Work with Department Heads to develop department-specific Emergency Management training on an annual basis.
Works with Quality Management and Training staff to ensure Emergency Management training results are up to date and available for regulatory review.
Assist the Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure the Tacachale Emergency Management plan is updated and submitted to Alachua County for approval on an annual basis.
Serves as the backup Health Facility Reporting System Coordinator.
Accompany the Agency for Health Care Administration Life Safety Inspector(s) during annual Facilities survey recertification.
Submit work orders as needed to correct deficiencies and/or notify Facility Management of any unsatisfactory condition.
Coordinate required fire alarm and other functional tests and assists with practice drill evacuations.
Review fire and life safety systems with Fire Marshal's office and local inspectors to ensure legal and safe systems.
Maintain appropriate records as required.
Attend regular staff meetings of the Life Safety Division and participate in problem-solving and discussions of system and project-related issues.
Serve on the Safety Committee and report findings of building inspections.
Follow-up on inspections performed by contractors to ensure recommendations/findings are acted upon.
Accompany the State Fire Marshal in fire safety inspections.
Submit work orders as needed to correct deficiencies and/or notify Facility Management of any unsatisfactory condition.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Understanding of life safety guidelines and other state and local safety regulations Ability to research and implement life safety codes Ability to follow oral and written instructions Attention to detail Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to teach others the established safety standards Strong verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy skills and comfort with various types of technology used in the industry Ability to work well as a team and interact with different groups of people Minimum Requirements:
Active valid Florida Driver's License High School Diploma or Equivalent To support the goal of establishing APD as the most sought-after place to work in Florida, the employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing opportunities for professional development.
The employee actively works to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and leads others to embody the same.
The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating and exercises good judgement and intuition around the subtitles of group dynamics.
This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.
This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.
Qualifying Questions:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
Direct Deposit Program:
As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.
Background Screening Requirement:
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that candidates being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and if applicable Chapter 408, F.
S.
Background screening shall include, but not be limited to:
Fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal and juvenile records through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies.
Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.
Special Requirements:
You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
EEO Statement:
THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIVE EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION OR VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE.
Reasonable Accommodation:
C ANDIDATES REQUIRING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, MUST NOTIFY THE AGENCY HIRING AUTHORITY AND/OR PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER (1-877-562-7287).
NOTIFICATION TO THE HIRING AUTHORITY MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PROVIDE THE ACCOMMODATION.
Drug Free Workplace:
THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.
E-Verify:
WE HIRE ONLY U.
S.
CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.
S.
WE PARTICIPATE IN THE U.
S.
GOVERNMENT'S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY).
E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE'S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE U.
S.
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).
ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE PROFILE PROCESS.
IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287.
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 clickinghere (http:
//www.
dms.
myflorida.
com/content/download/97612/566545).
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:
Gainesville Recommended Skills Analytical Attention To Detail Captions Communication Computer Literacy Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Aug 4, 2023 Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.
For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http:
//www.
dms.
myflorida.
com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify).
Requisition No:
809377 Agency:
Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title:
SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST - 67032442 Position Number:
67032442 Salary:
$1,260.
00 to $2,518.
53 bi-weekly Posting Closing Date:
08/18/2023 Agency for Persons with Disabilities - Tacachale Safety and Health Specialist Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 a.
m.
to 5:
00 p.
m.
with Saturday and Sunday off ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.
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:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates State of Florida retirement package Generous vacation and sick leave 10 paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for state college/university courses Training opportunities Join TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE - NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults! For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http:
//www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com
Responsibilities:
Perform quarterly facility walk thru inspections and submit work orders to correct maintenance deficiencies and/or notify department heads of unsatisfactory conditions.
Ensure all life safety reports (Fire Drills, NFPA 110, NFPA 25, NFPA 72) are up to date and on file in the Life Safety office to ensure compliance with applicable safety codes and authorities having jurisdiction.
Work with Department Heads to develop department-specific Emergency Management training on an annual basis.
Works with Quality Management and Training staff to ensure Emergency Management training results are up to date and available for regulatory review.
Assist the Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure the Tacachale Emergency Management plan is updated and submitted to Alachua County for approval on an annual basis.
Serves as the backup Health Facility Reporting System Coordinator.
Accompany the Agency for Health Care Administration Life Safety Inspector(s) during annual Facilities survey recertification.
Submit work orders as needed to correct deficiencies and/or notify Facility Management of any unsatisfactory condition.
Coordinate required fire alarm and other functional tests and assists with practice drill evacuations.
Review fire and life safety systems with Fire Marshal's office and local inspectors to ensure legal and safe systems.
Maintain appropriate records as required.
Attend regular staff meetings of the Life Safety Division and participate in problem-solving and discussions of system and project-related issues.
Serve on the Safety Committee and report findings of building inspections.
Follow-up on inspections performed by contractors to ensure recommendations/findings are acted upon.
Accompany the State Fire Marshal in fire safety inspections.
Submit work orders as needed to correct deficiencies and/or notify Facility Management of any unsatisfactory condition.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Understanding of life safety guidelines and other state and local safety regulations Ability to research and implement life safety codes Ability to follow oral and written instructions Attention to detail Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to teach others the established safety standards Strong verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy skills and comfort with various types of technology used in the industry Ability to work well as a team and interact with different groups of people Minimum Requirements:
Active valid Florida Driver's License High School Diploma or Equivalent To support the goal of establishing APD as the most sought-after place to work in Florida, the employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing opportunities for professional development.
The employee actively works to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and leads others to embody the same.
The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating and exercises good judgement and intuition around the subtitles of group dynamics.
This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.
This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.
Qualifying Questions:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
Direct Deposit Program:
As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.
Background Screening Requirement:
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that candidates being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and if applicable Chapter 408, F.
S.
Background screening shall include, but not be limited to:
Fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal and juvenile records through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies.
Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.
Special Requirements:
You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
EEO Statement:
THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIVE EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION OR VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE.
Reasonable Accommodation:
C ANDIDATES REQUIRING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, MUST NOTIFY THE AGENCY HIRING AUTHORITY AND/OR PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER (1-877-562-7287).
NOTIFICATION TO THE HIRING AUTHORITY MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PROVIDE THE ACCOMMODATION.
Drug Free Workplace:
THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.
E-Verify:
WE HIRE ONLY U.
S.
CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.
S.
WE PARTICIPATE IN THE U.
S.
GOVERNMENT'S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY).
E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE'S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE U.
S.
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).
ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE PROFILE PROCESS.
IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287.
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 clickinghere (http:
//www.
dms.
myflorida.
com/content/download/97612/566545).
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:
Gainesville Recommended Skills Analytical Attention To Detail Captions Communication Computer Literacy Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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