City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Under minimal direction, this position applies knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations in the development, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the occupational health and safety program.

1. Develops and implements comprehensive safety and training programs to ensure adherence to safety practices and procedures.
2. Establishes standards and procedures, and performs facility and job site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, or departmental safety policies and procedures.
3. Participates, as necessary, in the preparation and monitoring of budget and contracts/contractors, and in the implementation of the departmental budget; and recommends and justifies capital expenditures.
4. Conducts accident and incident investigations to determine root causes, and develops plans to prevent recurrence by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions.
5. Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
6. Develops and conducts occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet Local, State, and Federal OSHA requirements.
7. Coordinates occupational safety activities which may include conducting safety drills, inspections, investigations, or other safety program events.
8. Directs and reviews the analysis of accident or injury data by identifying trends, creating related reports, and including financial impact in an effort to develop proposed solutions to problems and identify the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
9. Researches occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing occupational Safety.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and risk management principles, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of training and learning principles.
• Knowledge of financial analysis methods.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in conducting investigations.
• Skill in identifying safety and risk hazards.
• Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
• Ability to present oral presentations and training.
• Ability to use the computerized tools, databases, and communications techniques used in human resources within the City of Austin municipal government.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of occupational health and safety programs.
• Ability to develop and facilitate training sessions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the assigned area of specialization.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Valid Texas Driver License.
Licensing for specific disciplines may be required.
Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.