State Safety Manager - HRM011 - (PG : N) - Atlanta, GA.

Human Resources

Leads human resource management and / or human resource development activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources. Maintains functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, policy development, and regulatory compliance. Oversee the development and implementation of human resources policies. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Will manage large numbers of agency staff or have large scope of responsibility within agency.

Under broad supervision, serves as the Department's State Safety Manager and is responsible for promoting a culture of safety throughout the Department. The State Safety Manager serves as a liaison to other State agencies and safety related organizations. Duties include but are not limited to developing and maintaining safety related policies; overseeing the Department's workers compensation program; conducting regular safety meetings and trainings; ensuring compliance with State and Federal standards, rules and regulations; recommending loss control measures to prevent recurrence of accidents, if preventable. The State Safety Manager communicates regularly with Department management and field staff on the status of key safety priorities. This position supervises and evaluates the work of staff, including staff located at One Georgia Center in Atlanta, GA, district staff located remotely throughout the State as well as consultants.

Minimum Qualifications

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

State Entry Qualifications :

• High school diploma / GED and four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience in human resources; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Mgr., Human Resources (HRM010) or position equivalent. Note : An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed maybe substituted year-over-year.

Agency Minimum Qualifications :

In addition to the qualifications above, the selected applicant must demonstrate the following :

Agency Preferred Qualifications

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and / or Office files), PeopleSoft / employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing :

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee's favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

This is an internal and external job announcement. Salary commensurate with experience. This is an unclassified position. The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable. Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration. All applications will be prescreened. Upon promotion, the selected candidate will receive 10% or the GDOT job specific minimum salary, whichever is greater. GDOT is an equal opportunity employer.