Careers

Description:

Major Job Duties:

• Developing, updating, and administering policies to ensure County-wide compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, programs, and procedures;  
• Managing the County’s Safety Committee meetings and coordinating the activity of other officials responsible for safety programs at the agency level;  
• Communicating policy direction and technical guidance to County agencies on safety matters;  
• Conducting and guiding regular compliance audits and safety inspections of County facilities, equipment, and vehicles; initiating corrective actions to eliminate hazards; and promoting a safe work environment;
• Ensuring accuracy of OSHA logs, analyzing accident trends to identify hazards, and monitoring emerging safety trends to strengthen safety performance;
• Maintaining safety training manuals and leading the Vehicle Review Incident Committee (VRIC);
• Administering the County-wide Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Driver Policy programs, staying current with DOT and related regulations, and administering the Countywide Drug & Alcohol Testing Program;
• Leading efforts to comply with environmental regulations and developing measures addressing ergonomics, air quality, and other workplace health and safety factors;
• Coordinating with safety vendors, assisting with Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP); and partnering with Emergency Management to ensure emergency preparedness and response; and
• Serving as subject matter expert during collective bargaining.

Skills/Eligibility:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or similar field such as Safety Management or Industrial Hygiene; and
• Considerable experience in: risk management, workers’ compensation programs, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene or other related fields.

Substitution(s): Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Additional education can be substituted for the experience requirement.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Significant experience managing or administering a safety program, including developing and implementing safety training and safety goal strategies;
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of pivot tables, charts, and graphics;
• Experience with technical research and proficiency in written and verbal communications; and/or  
• Experience with coaching and demonstrated ability to help others understand complex technical issues.