Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Health and Safety Specialist – Department of Human Services

Salary: $40,000-$50,000 (Negotiable)
Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid)

The Department of Human Services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is dedicated to supporting agencies in maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will work in collaboration with multiple state agencies, playing a critical role in ensuring a safe work environment for employees across the Commonwealth. This position, based in Harrisburg, offers a hybrid work arrangement and is on a contract through Abel Personnel, providing you with an excellent opportunity to make an impact while working with a well-established client on behalf of the State of Pennsylvania.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and Coach: Manage two safety professionals across the Commonwealth, ensuring they meet agency needs by guiding the team and providing coaching as needed.
• Plan and Organize: Coordinate service requests to achieve target dates and production goals using agency action plans.
• Deliver Training: Develop and present health and safety training programs, adapting content as needed and delivering it either in person or via webinars.
• Conduct Assessments: Perform hazard assessments, inspections, and incident investigations to comply with the Accident and Illness Prevention Program (AIPP) and agency policies.
• Analyze and Report: Generate reports to analyze injury data and trends, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide Safety Support: Assist with injury/illness prevention, industrial hygiene practices, and ensure AIPP compliance.
• Work Independently: Offer on-site safety support, conduct technical research, and share knowledge with staff.
• Collaborate and Adapt: Build strong relationships across various levels, adapting to client needs to foster a culture of safety.
• Travel: Expect up to 30% travel, including periodic overnight stays.

You’re Probably a Match if You Have:

• Education & Experience: At least 2 years experience in health and safety for apprentice level(Lower end on salary scale), or B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field, or a B.S. in any field with a PA L&I BWC AIPP Qualification for second level (For Higher end on Salary).
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and strong verbal, written, and assessment skills.
• Personal Qualities: Flexibility, a customer-focused mindset, and a commitment to advancing safety standards.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays plus 4 weeks of PTO from your first day.
• Hybrid Flexibility: A blend of in-office, telework, and fieldwork.
• Travel & Mileage Reimbursement: Expense reimbursements that are second to none.
• Benefits Package: Top-tier benefits comparable to, or better than, those of state employees.
• Professional Development: Continuous training and leadership growth opportunities.
• Safety Impact: A chance to shape a safety culture that affects thousands of employees across the state.

About Us:

The Department of Human Services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania supports agencies across the state in health and safety compliance. You’ll be part of a team committed to reducing workplace risks and improving safety standards. Working with departments like Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and others, you’ll be vital in fostering safe and compliant work environments.

Apply Now:

If this role aligns with your skills and passion for workplace safety, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Abel Personnel is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Company Description

Abel Personnel, a family-owned company since 1969, is one of the oldest staffing firms in Central Pennsylvania. With our locations in Harrisburg, the firm provides a comprehensive range of flexible staffing, placement, and recruitment services across a wide variety of industries and job markets. Personal attention to both our clients and candidates helps us achieve the best matching of people with positions.

Abel Personnel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other conditions of employment.

Company Description

Abel Personnel, a family-owned company since 1969, is one of the oldest staffing firms in Central Pennsylvania. With our locations in Harrisburg, the firm provides a comprehensive range of flexible staffing, placement, and recruitment services across a wide variety of industries and job markets. Personal attention to both our clients and candidates helps us achieve the best matching of people with positions.\r\n\r\nAbel Personnel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other conditions of employment.

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