Airport Training Supervisor – Safety (Facilities Maintenance)

Salary range: $68,132-$85,229 Posting expires: March 31, 2025   General Description and Classification Standards: The City of Atlanta, Facilities Maintenance Division, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Safety Supervisor to oversee and ensure the safety and well-being of all employees on-site. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a safety role, with a strong background in creating, implementing, and monitoring safety programs. This position requires a proactive individual who can foster a culture of safety, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.   Positions at this level would typically lead a unit that has a unique or distinctive function; or leads a group with highly technical or sensitive responsibilities. Classification should be based on job content and the specific supervisory responsibilities.
  Supervision Received: Normally receives guidance regarding overall mission, short-term and mid-term objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc. but is free to set work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. This position reports directly to the Training Director.
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.   • Safety Management: Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure a safe working environment. • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, etc.) and industry standards. • Training & Education: Conduct regular safety training and awareness programs for employees at all levels, ensuring all team members are equipped with the knowledge to work safely. • Inspections & Audits: Perform regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. • Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into accidents, injuries, or near-misses, determining root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence. • Safety Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate safety reports, logs, and records, including incident reports and compliance documents. • Safety Equipment Management: Ensure proper maintenance and availability of all personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety tools. • Emergency Response: Develop, implement, and oversee emergency response protocols and procedures, including evacuation plans, first-aid training, and drills. • Continuous Improvement: Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of safety processes, suggesting improvements and innovations to enhance workplace safety. • Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. • May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. • Applies organizational policies. • May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions. • May perform other duties as assigned.   The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.   Knowledge Skills and 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 testing methods. • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. • Strong planning and organizational skills. • Strong Microsoft Office skills. • Familiarity with safety management software and tools, including incident reporting, risk assessment, compliance management, training and certification tracking, inspections, and hazard analysis platforms.
  Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or related field (Additional professional years of experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)
• At least 5 years of experience in safety management or supervisory role, preferably in [industry-specific field, e.g., manufacturing, construction, etc.].

Licensures and Certifications  OSHA 30-Hour Certification (preferred); additional certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, HAZWOPER, etc.) preferred.   Work Environment: Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. Will be required to spend time on-sit