Safety Programs Manager

Responsibilities

• Developing, updating and maintaining firmwide safety programs and procedures to be compliant with OSHA, State and USG Safety Regulations
• Providing training for OSHA 10-hour, 30-hour and HAZWOPER
• Updating and maintaining WRA’s Safety Program and Policies in the Employee Handbook and on WRA’s intranet web site
• Managing client safety programs for construction projects
• Conducting random site safety audits for construction projects and field operations
• Providing safety training and issuance of safety equipment to all assigned field personnel
• Preparing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA)
• Reviewing contractors’ safety plans for compliance with the construction contract submittal requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years full-time safety inspection for construction site safety audits
• Minimum High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate
• Associates Degree in Occupational Safety preferred
• Familiarity with preparing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for WRA site or field visits by both A/E and CMI personnel
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification, OSHA 500 preferred
• American Red Cross First Aid Safety Certification required
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable
• Experience with using construction safety software applications for preparing and documenting reports including site location mapping utilizing ArcGIS applications
• Valid driver’s license; good driving record and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites
• Ability to work independently
• Experience and knowledge in construction site safety requirements
• Familiarity with accessing confined spaces and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding to access remote high-level work areas as well as traversing rough terrain for long distances to inspect construction work sites

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions
• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles to access remote high-level work areas requiring fall-protection harnesses
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Performing repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Functioning safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits