What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Health and Human Services seeks an Occupational Health & Safety Program Manager to join #TeamWake! The Occupational Health & Safety Program Manager will manage the administrative and operational activities for occupational health to ensure compliance with all mandates to promote the health and safety of employees and clients.

Ways this role will serve employees and clients:

• Assures compliance with infection prevention mandates by ensuring necessary Tuberculosis screenings are completed, maintaining the Respiratory Protection Program and providing 24/7 case management for bloodborne pathogen exposure and ensuring adherence to CDC, OSHA, and state health regulations
• Assures that Human Services employees are in compliance with all workplace safety measures required by Wake County, the North Carolina Department of Labor and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as directs new employees to complete an occupational health risk assessment
• Maintains employee occupational health records and provides all necessary occupational health trainings and education
• Provides direct supervision to Occupational Health and Safety Staff
• Supports quality assurance activities related to infection prevention and occupational health and safety including providing ongoing training to clinical and non-clinical staff on infection control practices
• Works with leadership to analyze infection data and helps drive quality improvement initiatives

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Occupational Health, Nursing or a related field
• Five years of job-related experience
• RN - Registered Nurse - NC Board of Nursing or Compact state
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field
• Board Certification in Occupational Health Nursing - COHN or COHN-S designation

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests and deadlines
• Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail

About This Position

Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610 USA

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 66,105-89,240

Market Range: 66,105.00 - 112,375.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/13/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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