Safety Specialist II (SR-22)

About the role

This class is distinguished from the Safety Specialist I in that the Safety Specialist II independently plans, coordinates and executes a variety of industrial safety educational and informational programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops a comprehensive safety education program for County employees based on identified operational needs.
• Develops and conducts or coordinates safety training courses for supervisors at all levels to assist them in carrying out their accident prevention and loss control responsibilities.
• Develops, conducts or arranges programs to develop employees' safety awareness, their hazardous condition recognition skills, their ability to use safer and more efficient work techniques and practices, their ability to deal with incidents and accidents, etc.
• Plans and executes or coordinates activities to promote interest in safety, such as displays, posters, bulletins, safety campaigns and suggestions, incentive awards programs, etc.
• Evaluates training and promotional activities and suggests/reviews ways for improvement.
• Analyzes accident or hazard inspection reports to ascertain training needs.
• Conducts safety inspections and investigations as required and prepares reports, meets with insurance carriers, government and private industry officials to enlist support for safety promotional and educational programs.
• May supervise others in the execution of the county's industrial safety educational and informational programs.
• Operates and uses various audio-visual equipment and aids in instructional activities.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business administration, public administration or a related field, and three years of experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.
• Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: industrial and construction accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; industrial safety devices and equipment; safety education and publicity media, principles, methods and practices; safety inspection principles, practices and procedures; principles and practices of speaking before groups.
• Ability to: plan, execute and coordinate an effective safety and accident prevention program; plan and instruct supervisors on principles and methods of instructing; instruct others in safety techniques, causes of accidents and accident prevention; investigate and determine causes of accidents; deal tactfully and effectively with officials, supervisors and employees; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Application

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui. Applications may be filed online and must be completed in full. Detailed work history is required on the application. Applicants must attach a copy of their degree stating field of study or an official college transcript if applicable. For further information, contact personnel.services@mauicounty.gov.