ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

A management position within Safety and Emergency Management’s Office of Safety (OS) responsible for coordinating enterprise-wide health and safety programs and services.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in biology, engineering, occupational safety, Industrial hygiene, chemistry or a related health science field or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job function. One (1) year of experience in a safety role or hold a CST or ASP certificationOrAssociate’s degree from an accredited institution in biology, engineering, occupational safety, Industrial hygiene, chemistry or a related health science field or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job function. Two (2) years of experience in a safety role. A CST or ASP certification can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Completion of FEMA Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, 800 within one (1) year of employment.

Must be able to obtain OSHA 10 and 30, and CPR/AED within one (1) year of employment

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Non-bargaining unit compensation plan, twelve months, 8.0 hours per day. Duties require the ability to respond to incidents after hours, and work extended hours on site, possibly under difficult and trying circumstances. Must maintain 24-hour availability via a wireless device capable of voice and data communications. The incumbent will be considered “critical personnel” subject to being called back to the office or a district location at all times. Duties may expose individual to personal risks as they observe and report details relating to potential and actual hazards, incidents and/or emergencies. Position requires incumbent to work in all weather conditions, under extreme temperatures, around chemicals, chemical fumes, bio- hazards and electrical and mechanical hazards.Position may be required to periodically work evening and weekend hours to manage department operations during extracurricular activities, incident activations, special events, town hall meetings and other functions as required by district-wide activity.May be assigned to the district Emergency Operations Center during activations requiring extended work hours. Incumbent is also subject to being embedded as an agency representative in an external agency Emergency Operations Center. Assignments are at the discretion of department leadership.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated ability to work within an enterprise risk or safety portfolio. Knowledge and experience in applying contemporary risk and safety principles, practices, technologies, and techniques. Ability to apply the Florida Department of Education State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) and various codes and standards adopted by SREF. Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to workplace safety to include OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. Ability to work within pedestrian, traffic and vehicle safety programs. Ability to conduct health-related inspections to include those for food service operations and other areas required to meet sanitation standards. Excellent project management skills and proven ability to work within cross-functional project teams. Ability to apply principles of continuous improvement methods within the work environment. Possesses strong analytical, problem identification and resolution capabilities. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, effectively presenting ideas and providing plans, policies and procedures in a clear and concise manner to internal customers, team members and senior leadership. Capability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of accountability, personal integrity and emotional maturity. Demonstrated ability to effectively, continuously and discreetly work with confidential and potentially sensitive information. Commitment to working with individuals from diverse socio- economic and cultural backgrounds.REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Occupational Safety and HealthSUPERVISES: Position does not directly supervise personnel.MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position to include: automobile, computer, telephone, integrated copier/fax/imager, two-way radios, whiteboard system, Crestron system, etc.Must be able to use personal protective equipment and other public safety equipment as provided by the district. Position requires the i