Safety Specialist I

About the role

The Safety Specialist facilitates the safety program to include safety training, safety meetings, safety committee meetings, job site visits and auditing safety and environmental compliance. Other duties include: hazard recognition, fire protection, OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance, health hazard control, ergonomics, hazardous materials management, environmental protection, accident and incident investigations, advising management, record keeping, emergency response, product safety and/or security. Incumbents in this position will be held to the Districts Gold Standard for Customer Service.

Responsibilities

• Safety Specialist I:
  • Performs safety assessments to identify safety, security, environmental and health deficiencies at worksites (in the field and in the offices) and with vehicles and equipment.
  • Provides feedback including coaching on deficiencies.
  • Maintains a database of all inspections for follow-up analysis and reporting.
  • Conducts or participates in safety, security and environmental incident investigations, including all accidents, regardless of physical injury.
  • Submits findings to include root cause analysis to executive management.
  • Makes recommendation on matters pertaining to job safety, OSHA and EPA compliance with the Districts OandM Manual.
  • Participates in annual manual review.
  • Facilitates Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management, chemical listing and employee education.
  • Inspects District and Contractor performance to ensure safety compliance.
  • Conducts Safety Meetings for field personnel and office personnel.
  • Assists in developing the presentations for these meetings.
  • Facilitates Safety Committee (Safety Advocacy Team) meetings.
  • Debriefs executive team.
  • Assists in developing, maintaining and overseeing the enforcement of the Districts Environmental, Safety and Health Manual.
  • Assists in facilitating the annual review and updates of the EHS Manual.
  • Provides First Aid, CPR and AED classroom instruction to employees and outside organizations.
  • Maintains safety and environmental measurements.
  • Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Safety Specialist II:
  • Performs all duties of the Specialist I in an independent administrative capacity.
  • Maintains OSHA 300 and 300A log and report for internal use.
  • Manages the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management, chemical listing and employee education.
  • Conducts training for natural gas emergencies to Emergency Responders within the Districts service territory.
  • Provides interactions with County Emergency Operations Centers within the District service territory to define and provide District support during Emergency situations or exercises.
  • Participates in industry organization task forces/committees.
  • Participates in efforts to obtain external funding for safety and security improvements.
• Safety Specialist, Senior:
  • Performs all duties of the Specialist I and Specialist II in a subject matter expert and leadership capacity.
  • Leads efforts to obtain external funding for safety and security improvements.
  • Manages the budget for Safety related GL accounts.
  • Coaches, mentors and trains other Safety Specialists.
  • Ensures all tasks of Safety Specialists are complete and accurate.
  • Conducts periodic quality control reviews of task to ensure accuracy and completion.
  • Stands in as leader in charge when supervisor is absent or unavailable.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • Specialist I: High School plus two to five years of HR experience – or Relevant Bachelors degree plus minimum one year of experience.
  • Specialist II: High School plus three to six years of experience – or Relevant Bachelors degree plus minimum two years of experience.
  • Specialist, Senior: High School plus five to seven years of experience – or Relevant Bachelors degree plus minimum of four years of experience. Relevant leadership and mentoring experience.
• Preferred or Required Licenses or Certifications:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification – Preferred: Specialist I and II; Required: Specialist, Senior.
  • OSHA 30 certification – Preferred: Specialist I and II; Required: Specialist, Senior.
  • OSHA 500 certification – Preferred: Specialist II; Required: Specialist, Senior.
  • OSHA 510 certification – Preferred: Specialist II; Required: Specialist, Senior.

Pay

• Specialist I: $25.90 per hour / $53,872.00 annual.
• Specialist II: $29.24 per hour / $60,819.20 annual.
• Senior: $31.07 per hour / $64,625.60 annual.