Safety and health program consultant

What We Need

Safety and Health Program Consultant

What We Do

At Ohio EPA, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

What We Need YOU To Do

Ohio EPA wants you to join our team as a safety and health program consultant with the Office of Human Resources (HR) at our Central Office in Columbus.

Have a passion for promoting a culture of safety? Us, too!

In this role, you’ll be our lead person for establishing and managing the agency’s safety and environmental health programs that keep staff compliant with the Public Employee Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) and applicable state and local regulations.

You’ll work to promote a strong culture of safety and wellness within the agency. This includes reviewing existing practices and keeping detailed records of all safety activities and incidents to ensure we’re compliant and effective. You’ll enroll and advise employees regarding health benefits and monitor workers’ compensation.

Your education and experience with safety and environmental health matters are key to developing and managing effective initiatives and standard operating policies including our crisis management and emergency response plans.

You’ll oversee essential training programs like Respiratory Protection and HAZMAT/OSHA HAZWOPER and training programs that promote safety awareness, best practices, and requirements including the agency’s CPR and First Aid training efforts.

You’ll act as Chemical Hygiene Officer and provide expert consultation to various agency teams including Radiation Assessment, Special Investigations Unit, and the Office of Emergency Response.

Let’s run it back.

• Plan and manage the agency’s environmental health & safety programs.
• Develop and implement the agency’s crisis management and emergency response plans.
• Enroll and advise employees regarding health benefits and track and monitor workers’ compensation.
• Provide technical expertise to HR senior staff in developing agency-wide policies.
  
  

If this sounds like a great fit for your skillset, apply today!

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24 mos. exp. in fire safety, safety, health & building codes & laws & regulations pertaining to developmental centers & community facility operations (e.g., OSHA, Ohio Fire Code, Life Safety Code, Industrial Commission); 1 course in management or 3 mos. exp. in managerial or supervisory capacity; 1 course in statistics or 3 mos. exp. in application of statistical analysis; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques or investigative procedures & techniques; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in preparing & delivering on-job training or education presentations; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management & human resources or management sciences; 1 course in statistics or 3 mos. exp. in application of statistical analysis; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques or investigative procedures & techniques; 3 mos. supervisory exp.; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in preparing & delivering on-job training or educational presentations; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Occupational Safety

Technical Skills: Human Resources and Occupational Safety

Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Developing Others, Teamwork

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus Government Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$35.68 - $50.75

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Occupational Safety

Technical Skills

Human Resources, Occupational Safety

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Developing Others, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Agency Overview

About Us:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is a trusted leader and environmental steward using innovation, quality service and public involvement to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Ohioans.

Ohio EPA's goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws and demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship.