Health & Safety HR Specialist
Sarasota County Sheriff's OfficeAll applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.
SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
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 the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
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Job Description
The Health & Safety HR 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 assisting with workers’ compensation paperwork, 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 medical paperwork, 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. General Description of 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 Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two years minimum related experience. (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.)
- Demonstrated skill in the use of computer and office equipment with the ability to generate reports and maintain online documentation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.
- Assist with training staff on health/safety protocols.
- Familiarity with workers’ compensation, FMLA, and ADA processes.
Additional Information
PG 02
Annual Work Hours 2080
Long Term Salary Cap $81,619.20
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn *Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.
*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.
Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.
If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer