Safety & Training Officer, Sr. (CDL Instructor)

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community.  Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean. Our Atlanta Department of Transportation team helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained.  Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta!   If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires:  5/14/2024

Salary:  $43,920.23 - $58,542.45

General Description and Classification Standards 

Plans, organizes, and implements training programs for employees in assigned department to enhance employee education/skill level or may facilitate and implement safety-related training, inspections, and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees. 

Provide the highest possible level of customer service by providing leadership to all COA CDL clients by coordinating all aspects of the CDL program, including CDL classroom, road training, and testing preparation. This position is responsible for training, documenting, and reporting on all CDL testing results and COA customers served.

This is an experienced professional-level position capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance. Applicant should be self-motivated and demonstrates the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Applicant could be the only professional in this specialty in a workgroup. 

Supervision Received

Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by management prior to final action. This position does not supervise any other City of Atlanta personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. 

• Position may focus on CDL training and/or safety-related training 
• Plans, organizes, and implements CDL training for employees in assigned department to enhance employee work-related education/skill level 
• Facilitates and implements safety-related training, inspections, and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees 
• Conducts needs assessment to determine type of training needed and plans, develops, and implements training and development programs based upon needs assessment 
• May provide instruction or identify other resources to teach the class 
• Performs safety inspections, accident investigations, and safety training 
• Performs safety analysis and reports findings
• Prepare and revise the CDL program training curriculum to comply with Federal and State regulations to maintain compliance 
• Coordinate and schedule road test examinations for the CDL program trainees 
• Maintain records of CDL trainees and report training results to immediate supervisor 
• Provide an appropriate learning environment, including selecting, ordering, and maintaining educational supplies, materials, and equipment 

Decision Making 

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

This is a partial listing of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. 

• Knowledge of safety-related issues in safety and loss control methods 
• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities of each job 
• Must possess Microsoft Office skills 
• Good organizational and planning skills 
• Good math skills 
• Ability to stay current with certifications, governmental regulations, changes in City policy, training methods, equipment needs, budget, and departmental SOPs
• Ability to assemble information and compile reports and documents 
• Ability to interpret and comply with federal and state regulations, laws, and procedures 
• Ability to use audio-visual (A/V) aids in presentations 
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels 

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience 

• Associates Degree 
• Must be 21 years or older
• Valid cl