Facility Safety Manager - Wernersville State Hospital
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Facility Safety Manager - Wernersville State Hospital
Salary
$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location
Berks County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-45900-74260
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Wernersville St Hosp
Opening Date
04/01/2026
Closing Date
4/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
74260
Position Number
00024624
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
G3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00210781
Bureau / Division
Wernersville State Hospital
Worksite Address
160 Main Street
City
Wernersville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19565
Contact Name
Talent Management Section
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Are you ready to advance your career in a vital leadership role that guarantees the safety and security of a diverse health care community? As a Facility Safety Manager, you will have an opportunity to serve as a fundamental leader of institutional integrity at Wernersville State Hospital, where your professional expertise fosters a resilient environment for consumers and staff alike. By joining our team, you will enjoy the autonomy to shape safety programs while benefiting from the stability and impact of serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We value proactive leaders passionate about risk mitigation and institutional excellence, providing a platform to make a lasting impact on facility standards. Apply today to lead our safety mission!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Facility Safety Manager for Wernersville State Hospital, you will direct and coordinate a comprehensive, organization-wide process to identify and remediate deficiencies within the environment of care management programs. In this leadership capacity, you will manage and supervise all fire, safety, and security functions on the hospital grounds, ensuring that safety policies and work practices are integrated into every activity for the benefit of consumers, employees, volunteers, and visitors. You will be responsible for overseeing the hospital's security management plan, establishing regulatory-compliant procedures, and directing the daily activities of the security staff to maintain a secure environment. This role involves maintaining strict adherence to Life Safety Code standards and fire protection requirements while conducting annual hazard vulnerability assessments and ongoing surveillance inspections of the grounds to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, you will manage the hospital's hazardous materials program and provide direct supervision to the Fire Marshal to guarantee that all fire safety requirements are consistently met. A significant portion of your responsibilities includes the analytical review of employee accidents and injuries, where you will investigate incidents to identify trends and report on unsafe practices. To foster a culture of institutional preparedness, you will also play a lead role in safety education, developing and delivering orientation and continuing training for all hospital personnel.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00024624) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
FREE parking!
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of professional experience in an organized accident prevention, fire prevention, environmental safety, or security program, and a bachelor's degree;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time professional experience in an organized accident prevention, fire prevention, environmental safety, or security program do you possess?
1 year or more
6 months but less than 1 year
Less than 6 months
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much graduate coursework have you completed in Occupational Safety or Industrial Safety?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.? You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.?You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report.? We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
None
04
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx)
Yes
05
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Plan, develop, revise, and direct a comprehensive facility safety program which involves accident prevention, fire prevention, hazardous materials monitoring, security, preventive maintenance, and equipment management monitoring, etc. by analyzing safety committee and investigative findings to determine safety hazards; developing safety inspection criteria; devising a safety training program; conferring with staff to explain the safety program and what the individual responsibilities are for functions and phases of the program; reviewing reports and records of activities to ensure that program objectives are met; modifying and changing methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives; and preparing program reports and making recommendations to management to determine the effectiveness of the overall safety program.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience planning, developing, revising, and directing a comprehensive facility safety program which involves accident prevention, fire prevention, hazardous materials monitoring, security, preventive maintenance, and equipment management monitoring for A RESIDENTIAL OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY; OR I have INSTRUCTED OTHERS in the performance of this work behavior.
B. I have experience planning, developing, revising, and directing a comprehensive facility safety program which involves accident prevention, fire prevention, hazardous materials monitoring, security, preventive maintenance, and equipment management monitoring with GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE from others; OR I have experience performing ALL OR MOST aspects of this work behavior for a NON-HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
C. I have experience performing LIMITED ASPECTS of this work behavior.
D. I have successfully completed formal training or college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
06
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to safety management.
Your level of responsibility.
07
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
08
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Investigate incidents involving injury, death, or property damage which result from accidents, fire, or other incidents involving potential loss, by inspecting accident sites and interviewing witnesses; conducting accident analysis and providing statistical reports showing accident trends and worksite history; and evaluating safety rules and regulations and correlating this information with the effectiveness of the safety program and incident loss reduction.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience performing this work behavior for a RESIDENTIAL OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY; OR I have INSTRUCTED OTHERS in the performance of this work behavior.
B. I have experience performing this work behavior with GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE from others; OR I have experience performing ALL OR MOST aspects of this work behavior for a NON-HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
C. I have experience performing LIMITED ASPECTS of this work behavior.
D. I have successfully completed formal training or college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
09
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to incident investigation and hazard identification.
Your level of responsibility.
10
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Develop, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of a facility security program, policies, and procedures including facility access controls, crime detection and prevention, theft protection, traffic safety, parking, etc.; serve as liaison to coordinate with investigating agency and local law enforcement.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience developing, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of a facility security program, policies, and procedures for a RESIDENTIAL OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY; OR I have INSTRUCTED OTHERS in the performance of this work behavior.
B. I have experience developing, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of a facility security program, policies, and procedures with GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE from others; OR I have experience performing ALL OR MOST aspects of this work behavior for a NON-HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
C. I have experience performing LIMITED ASPECTS of this work behavior.
D. I have successfully completed formal training or college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to security management.
Your level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - EMERGENCY PLANNING
Develop, coordinate, maintain, and evaluate an emergency operations plan to ensure safety of staff, residents, and visitors to include planning for evacuation, fire, bomb threat, natural and man-made emergencies, utility interruptions, continuity of business, and business recovery; coordinate with local emergency management agencies concerning emergency communication procedures, planning, and operations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience developing, coordinating, maintaining, and evaluating an emergency operations plan to ensure safety of staff, residents, and visitors for a RESIDENTIAL OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY; OR I have INSTRUCTED OTHERS in the performance of this work behavior.
B. I have experience developing, coordinating, maintaining, and evaluating an emergency operations plan to ensure safety of staff, residents, and visitors with guidance or assistance from others; OR I have experience performing ALL OR MOST aspects of this work behavior for a NON-HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
C. I have experience performing LIMITED ASPECTS of this work behavior.
D. I have successfully completed formal training or college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
15
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to emergency planning.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
17
WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Develop, organize, and conduct a program of classroom and technical instruction by demonstrating and lecturing on the basic theories, skills, methods, and procedures in safety and accident prevention; emergency operations, planning, and preparedness; fire prevention; security; hazardous materials storage, use, and disposal; asbestos abatement; air quality standards; employee Right to Know Act; risk management; respiratory protection; etc.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience developing, organizing, and conducting a program of classroom and technical instruction by demonstrating and lecturing on the basic theories, skills, methods, and procedures in safety and accident prevention for a RESIDENTIAL OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY; OR I have INSTRUCTED OTHERS in the performance of this work behavior.
B. I have experience developing, organizing, and conducting a program of classroom and technical instruction by demonstrating and lecturing on the basic theories, skills, methods, and procedures in safety and accident prevention with GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE from others; OR I have experience performing all or most aspects of this work behavior for a NON-HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
C. I have experience performing LIMITED ASPECTS of this work behavior.
D. I have successfully completed formal training or college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
18
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to staff development.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
