Safety Specialist

Position Summary

Review and assess safety conditions in City facilities, vehicles and equipment; ensure City employees work in a safe environment; perform a variety of other related activities in support of the assigned areas of responsibility.

About the Role

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Essential Functions

• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate loss prevention program activities including the completion of facility inspections, accident investigations, policy and operational analysis and emergency planning operations.
• Evaluate standard operating procedures of high risk City departments and divisions; identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff.
• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of industrial safety and related services.
• Participate in the development of safety education and safety training programs; conduct training sessions as required.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required.
• Promote sound and effective safety practices; make presentations and distribute brochures to civic organizations.
• Provide technical safety information and compliance requirements to city management staff, employees and contractors.
• Conduct analysis of standard operating procedures in high risk jobs to develop safe working practices.
• Develop materials and conduct training sessions on safety programs to meet City safety objectives.
• Review safety accident investigation reports of employee injuries; determine cause and recommend preventive measures.
• As assigned, administer the COP, defensive driving and safe operator permit program.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) book.

Safety Assessments and Investigations

• Respond to and investigate citizen or employee complaints regarding potential safety hazards.
• Conduct safety inspections of a variety of City owned vehicles including automotive and heavy equipment.

Supplemental Functions

• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of industrial safety; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Associate's degree or a two (2) year technical certificate from an accredited college or university in environmental science, business administration, safety, vehicle maintenance, or related field;
• Four (4) years of driving experience which required the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).