Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Oversee and coordinate Safety Program services and activities; evaluate safety training requirements; implement program goals and objectives; inspect facilities for compliance with mandated safety regulations; minimize worker injury and property damage through training, education, job hazard analysis and safety promotion; perform a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives technical direction from the Safety Administrator.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Develop, coordinate and present safety training to employees; develop programs for training areas including proper work methods, emergency evacuation, CPR and First Aid, equipment and tool operation, confined space, traffic control, personal protective equipment, forklift operator certifications, fire prevention, flagger (traffic control) certifications, infectious disease and other topics as assigned and required; instruct classes to assist staff in acquiring and maintaining necessary job certifications.
2. Recommend and assist in the implementation of Safety Program goals and objectives; assist in developing policies, plans and budgets for assigned programs; establish schedules and methods for providing assigned services; implement policies and procedures.
3. Investigate accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions, property loss and damage and unsafe acts; complete necessary reports and forward them to appropriate personnel; develop directives and programs to correct deficiencies.
4. Manage safety incentive program; determine components and implement program according to established plans and guidelines.
5. Develop operational standard operating procedures including those to ensure safe storage and distribution on hazardous chemicals; develop traffic control plans as required; develop and revise emergency response plans; maintain Safety Data Sheets and ensure they are updated as required.
6. Inspect, audit and test facilities and workstations for safety hazards; prepare and submit recommendations and reports; inspect, clean and calibrate equipment including fire extinguishers, personal protective equipment and atmospheric testing meters.
7. Observe employee work practices; provide feedback and instruction to ensure that safety training was understood, and the safety regulations are complied with; assist other personnel as needed; provide management personnel with feedback and recommendations to manage safety hazards, issues, and concerns.
8. Coordinate safety and training conferences and seminars; select trainers, vendors, and topics; submit appropriate paperwork and applications for licenses and certifications after completion; coordinate event details and scheduling.
9. Participate in and assist with facilitation of the City Safety Committee.
10. Prepare and maintain a variety of articles, reports, records, and logs.
11. Provide advice and assist with procurement of safety information and equipment for City Departments.
12. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of technical requirements in the areas of safety and risk management.
13. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of health and safety training programs.
Uses, operating characteristics and limitations of safety equipment.
Rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing workplace safety, including OSHA standards.
Principles and practices of training and assignment.
Methods and techniques of developing and conducting safety training programs.
Principles and procedures used in the proper handling of chemicals.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and report writing.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to area of assignment.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable tools and equipment operations.
Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to:
Develop and coordinate safety training programs in assigned areas.
Investigate accidents and unsafe working conditions and provide recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
Apply engineering controls to effectively mitigate hazards by eliminating or substituting for them.
Ensure compliance with appropriate safety practices and regulations.
Assess safety training needs and develop appropriate programs.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and City employees.
Establish and maintain accurate records, logs, and files.
Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws and regulations.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and various software applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible safety training program development and implementation.
Education and Training:
High School Diploma or G.E.D supplemented by specialized training in occupational health and safety or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Field environment.
The following condition(s) may be present on a continuing basis:
Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.)
Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation)
Hazardous materials (chemicals, blood and other body fluids, etc.)
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, see, and demonstrate manual dexterity. The employee is also required to perform light lifting, and may be required to conduct field audits, investigate and observe work sites or areas of damage in weather that may be cold, hot or wet.