Safety & Training Officer, Sr (DPW)

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 capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance. Applicant should be self-motivated, who demonstrates the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only professional in this specialty in a work group.

 

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 implement 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 report 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 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 <