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Safety Administrator at Commonwealth of Kentucky in Versailles, KY
Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timeVersailles, KY$64k–$73k/yr
Job Description
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11/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605768
Safety Administrator
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$64,167.36 - $72,725.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services
Location
Location Varies
Location varies due to position aiding throughout Salt River Trail to include Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington, and Woodford.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Location varies due to position aiding throughout Salt River Trail to include Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington, and Woodford.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process.
DCBS seeks a Safety Administrator to administer and coordinate health, safety, and workplace compliance for programs. Responsibilities include providing guidance on occupational safety, ergonomics, workers compensation, emergency management, and other state and federal requirements. This position will provide training, conduct or assist with workplace assessments and serve as a resource
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
DCBS seeks a Safety Administrator to administer and coordinate health, safety, and workplace compliance for programs. Responsibilities include providing guidance on occupational safety, ergonomics, workers compensation, emergency management, and other state and federal requirements. This position will provide training, conduct or assist with workplace assessments and serve as a resource
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to workplace safety, accessibility and ergonomic assessments.
- Respond and evaluate in a timely manner critical incidents that may require corrective or protective action.
- Inspect local offices within the region and work with regional and local building managers to resolve deficiencies. Work with facilities management to address structural or other problems.
- Provide staff training which may include CPR, first responder, fire extinguisher and Bloodborne Pathogen.
- Ensure all offices are OSHA and safety compliant. Maintain OSHA log to include completion of worker’s compensation forms in the event of a workplace injury. Accumulate statistics and develop preventive plans if needed.
- Participate in Regional Leadership meetings as well as supervisor meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience working collaboratively with team members/community partners
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- A willingness to work as part of a team
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in area of safety operations or inspection, incident management, or emergency services.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, safety operations and/or inspection, incident management, or emergency services experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbent must be able to make oral presentations. Travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Marian Brooks at Marian.Brooks@ky.gov or 502-543-0814.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D