State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Workers’ Compensation Commission, Education Safety and Health Services Unit this class is accountable for supervising the statewide program of workers education, safety and health services.

Receives general direction from Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Commission or other administrative official of higher grade.

Supervises Workers’ Compensation Education Coordinators, Safety Program Officers and other Education, Safety and Health Services Unit staff as assigned.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations, determines priorities and plans program work; establishes and maintains program procedures; develops and makes recommendations on development of policies standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; projects budgetary, organizational and personnel requirements; speaks to lay and professional groups; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles, methods and practices in safety and health and workers’ compensation programs; considerable knowledge of industrial processes, materials, properties, operations and procedures pertaining to occupational hygiene; considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA); knowledge of principles and practices of accident prevention; knowledge of National Fire Prevention Act (NFPA), Fire and Life Safety Codes, The Joint Commission (TJC) and other health, sanitary and environmental codes; knowledge of medical aspects of occupational hygiene; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Eight (8) years of experience in occupational safety and health and/or administering workers compensation and loss control programs.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included responsibility for the independent administration of occupational safety/health and/or workers compensation programs.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or a related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Classified/Competitive

(04)-Business Management

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

(2)-Professional

AR 27

Re-activation of Job Class. Action No. 21-001

03/12/2021