Safety Director III

Orange County (N.C.) Government
Any Location, NC
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee and advance our statewide occupational safety and health programs. This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety and well-being of thousands of employees across Highway, DMV, and other transportation operation areas.

What You Will Do

Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance for high-risk safety programs, identify and address performance challenges, foster collaboration, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and oversee statewide programs and contracts that support employee safety and health.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Applicants with strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, and knowledge of occupational safety and health principles and practices are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in safety management, occupational safety, industrial technology or one of the physical sciences
  • Minimum of five years of progressive occupational safety and health experience

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
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