Safety Coordinator (Internal)

Posting number: 1096

Department: Transit Maintenance

Job classification: Safety Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Summary

This class oversees and coordinates workplace safety, accident prevention, and employee health programs for Public Works & Utilities. The incumbent may: provide department professional journey-level work in ensuring employees follow Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards as well as, regulations for handling hazardous waste materials; provide organization of general liability issues and act as a liaison for workman's compensation claims; and conduct safety trainings and education on various occupational safety and health topics. 

Examples of duties

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: These duties and percentage of time are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

1. Conducts inspections for VOSH & VDOT compliance, assesses construction projects for safety compliance. 40%
2. Coordinates and administers training and safety briefings. 25%
3. Responds to safety and health questions and complaints. 25%
4. Reviews personal injury and motor vehicle accident reports.10%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

  Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Occupational/general health and safety principles, processes, and procedures
• OSHA and VDOT regulations and compliance
• Safety equipment including gas monitors, lanyards and harnesses, respirators, and other confined space entry and fall protection equipment
• Risk Management and Process Safety Management guidelines
• OSHA 300 log, including understanding of recordable, lost workday, and lost time injuries
• OSHA/VOSH reporting procedures (position-specific)

 Skills (some combination of the following):

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication
• Public speaking, presenting, and training on human resources, health, safety, and other topics

 Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Track and maintain multiple projects
• Recognize an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life & Health) condition and address the situation with authorized and affected personnel
• Function independently with minimal supervision
• Problem-solve
• Manage time effectively
• Pay attention to detail regarding writing and proofreading
• Manage timelines and deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, or a related field
• Completion of OSHA 30 Certification
• 1 year of experience in Occupational Health and Safety
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, and acquisition of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire

Supplemental information

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Environmental Hazards: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Petersburg as well as outside of the City of Petersburg; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

 Physical Requirements and Working Environment: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint.  While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk, see, and hear. The employee is climb, occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reac