Chief Safety Officer

Position Summary

Overview:

Duties:

• Safety Strategy, Program, and People Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response
• Training, Communication & Culture
• Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Skills in:
• Abilities to:

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive safety/risk management and mitigation as well as loss prevention practices.
• Regulatory expertise in occupational safety standards.
• Crisis leadership and emergency response planning.

Skill in:

• MS Office Products, especially Excel.

Ability to:

• Effectively manage all levels of direct report staff.
• Design and evaluate safety initiatives and programs; Develop related policies.
• Mine and analyze relevant data to mitigate risk.
• Oversee administration of safety training programs compliance.
• Engage and manage executive-level stakeholders and communications.
• Effectively manage projects and multi-site coordination.
• Address and resolve conflicts using negotiation and influence skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressive occupational health and safety experience, including developing and leading comprehensive safety programs.
• Previous people-management or supervision of staff is essential for success in this role.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar credentials are preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications not specified in the job posting.

Residency

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D