Safety & Compliance Program Administrator

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Safety and Compliance Program Administrator will be responsible for researching, developing and implementing citywide safety and safety related compliance programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED

Works under limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Safety and Compliance Program Administrator role may perform some or all of the following duties, including additional duties as assigned.
General Duties
• Develops resources, coordinates and facilitates a variety of safety and compliance training programs and events.
• Designs and coordinates newsletters, safety bulletins and awareness campaigns.
• Researches, develops and implements safety programs in areas such as accident investigation and prevention, equipment safety, confined space, hearing conservation, building safety, ergonomics, and applicable safety mandated programs.
• Annually reviews safety and compliance policies and procedures and updates as needed.
• Ensures that all City departments comply with safety and compliance policies, rules and regulations.
• Develops safety policies, writes procedures and disseminates information.
• Directs or provides research, technical expertise, designs programs and/or analysis and makes recommendations to management on a variety of complex safety or compliance issues, programs, topics or enforcement concerns including current or proposed regulations and their potential impact upon operations.
• Collects and maintains appropriate accident and injury statistics, regulatory documentation, and records.
• Conducts work site interviews and safety discussions, collects data analysis to identify trends.
• Track metrics and applies findings to complete job and site hazard analysis reports, completes accident or incident investigations and follow-up reports.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, training sessions, and other safety-related activities.
• Makes formal recommendations for reducing and eliminating hazards.
• Coordinates with other City departments or outside agencies where necessary.
• May assist with department level Safety and Compliance Committees.
• May serve on special committees or projects.
• Oversees and audits safety certification and training program compliance for applicable positions across departments and the city.
• Acts as point-of-contact for safety related issues and concerns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or Health, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field;
AND
Five (5) to Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in safety, compliance or health field;
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of training practices and procedures.
• Skilled in effective oral and written communication, including ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely while influencing others across all levels of the City.
• Skilled in presenting safety information and training.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to identify root causes of incidents through investigation and root cause analysis.
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with individuals both internally and externally.
• Ability to work through ambiguity to address problems and complete tasks with limited guidance in some situations.

Special Requirements and/or Qualifications:
• Must complete required NIMS training within first six months of hire. This is online training that will be provided upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (CLS) certification within first six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Work Environment:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use repetition of hands and fingers, ability to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, bend, talk, hear, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift/ and or move up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in various locations both indoors and outside. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, complex thinking and creative problem solving. May have exposure to seasonal temperature changes, fumes, dirt, dust and debris.

Equal Employment O