Job/Position DescriptionCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Safety Officer is responsible for the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of the facility safety management program. Performs advanced (senior-level) safety and health program work. Manages an ongoing facility-wide process to collect and evaluate information about hazards and safety practices that are used to identify safety/risk management issues and determine corrective action. Work involves developing, coordinating, and evaluating safety and health programs. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsible for ensuring that the facility remains in compliance with Life Safety Code (LSC) and State Fire Marshalls (SFMO) regulations. Ensures facility employees and individuals are prepared to act during any type of emergency by following Emergency Response Procedures outlined for facility. Monitors workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations. Completes random monthly inspections on each building to determine if there are any safety hazards. Makes immediate corrections to any safety hazards or submit work orders for any repairs needed and follow up to ensure work has been completed timely. Randomly conducts fire and weather drills and work varied shifts to conduct drills on evening and night shifts. Takes immediate action for any issues that are revealed during the drills and determine how prepared staff and individuals are for actual emergency events. Conducts investigations regarding non-serious injuries and non-serious injuries of an unknown source. If applicable, recommendations will be created to ensure the prevention of future injuries. Collaborates with the Inter disciplinary team (IDT) for the individuals involved to ensure preventative measures are taken. Tracks the completion of https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=608671 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.