Safety Coordinator Jobs

Safety CoordinatorUnder the direction of the Department Safety Programs Manager, incumbent develops, plans, implements and monitors all needed safety related programs for Department Divisions. Investigates and determines root causes and mitigation steps for employee related injuries and accidents. Promotes compliance with local, state and federal regulations, including established City policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Assists with the development of safety, emergency preparedness, health and wellness programs. Assists with the periodic exercise of emergency plans, drills, and tabletop scenarios to maintain operational readiness of the Department. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of diverse employee groups in various settings. Also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make independent decisions when necessary.

• Supports and maintains the established safety program budget.
• Supports any applicable safety management systems and/or program initiatives specific to assigned area and department.
• Coordinate documentation and recordkeeping of all training.
• Researches, develops, and presents required employee safety training on a variety of topics for various work groups. Coordinates scheduling, documentation and record keeping of department safety-related training and health screenings. May deliver and/or administer CPR/AED training.
• Assist with the implementation of all safety and health standards and regulations (UOSH, OSHA, EPA, COT, CDC)
• Ability to build relationships with employees at all levels to help identify and address safety and health concerns.
• Assists with the coordination of the safety committee meetings and serves as a backup to the manager and leads the meetings when needed. Assists New Employee Orientation.
• May assist in required training, emergency management, and safety related issues. May fill in for the Safety Manager as required.
• Compiles data and develops reports which reflect current safety trends, costs, needs for improvement and overall effectiveness.
• Assists in and/or develops safety programs to comply with OSHA regulations.
• Coordinates safety related projects including activities involving safety related vendors or consultants.
• Performs other related duties as needed.
• Assists with the needs of all Workers Compensation claims including communication with Work Occupational Clinic, Workers Comp Third Party Administrator, and the injured worker. Coordinate the posting of OSHA 300 Logs.
• Conducts on-site visits at various work locations to perform safety inspections. Document and report findings to discover trends where improvement is needed.
• Assists with quarterly safety and environmental assessments of each area.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field plus three years of related work experience. Related education and/or work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year to year basis.
• Possession of various safety related certifications such as OSHA Compliance Certification, OSHA 10 or 30 hour or ability to obtain within one (1) year after awarded with position.
• Working knowledge of UOSH, OSHA and other safety related regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and work cohesively with various individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution; have a positive attitude; work well under pressure and a propensity for collaborative teamwork.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

• Self-starter with a great work ethic.
• Genuine interest in or willingness to learn about occupational safety and health.
• Genuine interest and willingness to learn about occupational safety and health.
• Certification as a First Aid, CPR, AED instructor or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Possession of or working towards Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Experience or knowledge working with heavy equipment, fall protection, LOTO, confined spaces, aerial lifts, and Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience delivering various training programs with multiple employee groups.

• Exposure to possible stressful situations as a result of human behavior.
• Light to moderate physical activity: mostly comfortable working conditions. Occasional work in various department locations which could include but not limited to, exposure to outside elements, noise, dust, dirt, and heights. Periods of frequent sitting, standing and walking with occasional overhead reaching, stooping, squatting climbing and maneuvering into various confined spaces. Lifting of light to moderate weighing equipment.
• Required to occasionally work non-traditional hours to accommodate incident investigations, required training and program needs.

Full time40