Health/Safety Compliance Specialist na Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office · Sarasota, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Sarasota
About the Department
The Health/Safety Compliance Specialist, working under the direct supervision of the Health/Safety Compliance Manager, will focus on workplace safety issues affecting employees of the Sheriff’s Office. This includes handling workers’ compensation injuries, work accommodations, and Family Medical Leave (FMLA) matters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; yearly fit testing of employees, maintenance of the employee medical files, monitoring the infectious disease prevention program, Processing new hire medicals, coordinating the workers’ compensation and return to work program, ensuring that safety regulations, ADA, Family Medical Leave, and applicable state and federal requirements are met.
Position Duties
Tasks: Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; knowledge of general orders; report identified or potential safety, maintenance, or non-compliance issues; complete, update, submit required reports/documents/forms; monitor agency compliance with infection control policies/procedures; update and revise infection control activities, policies, and procedures; generate and submit monthly/annual infection control reports; monitor infectious disease exposure reporting; research and disseminate infectious disease information; identify, establish and monitor workplace safety regulations/compliance indicators; monitor workplace safety program; assist,, update, revise workplace safety policies/procedures; coordinate wellness vaccination programs; review infection control compliance; follow infection control procedures; monitor employee compliance; update and maintain exposure documentation; assist with workplace safety inspections/document review; participate on safety committee; monitor ADA compliance indicators; maintain ADA logs; disseminate family medical leave information/forms; review family medical leave requests; prepare response to family medical leave requests; disseminate workers' compensation procedures; monitor work-related and non-work related return to work and light duty programs; assist in completing and submitting W/C insurance claims; reviews all pre-employment medical files; maintain confidential medical files; and coordinates exposure training requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years' experience with workers' compensation regulations and/or Family Medical Leave (The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)
- Familiarity with infection control protocols
- Familiarity with medical terminology and standard treatment practices
- Proficiency in computer and office software, including the ability to generate reports and maintain electronic documentation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff
- Ability to deliver health and safety training to employees
- Skill in identifying safety risks, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining proper documentation
- Familiarity with occupational health and safety practices, regulations, and compliance requirements
Preferred Knowledge:
• Workers’ compensation processes
• ADA and FMLA compliance procedures
• Experience developing and delivering training programs
• Familiarity with workplace safety regulations
Other Qualifications
PG 02
Annual Work Hours 2080
Long Term Salary Cap $80,579.20
