| Purpose: |
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Under direct supervision, administer, and implement the occupational safety program. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Administers basic safety programs based on specialization including conducting safety meetings; conducting field inspections and accident investigations; assisting with safety training; inspecting safety equipment; hazardous materials record-keeping; assisting with development of emergency response plans; participating in emergency responses; and coordinating safety events such as drills, basic exams, or new employee orientation.
- Implements safety programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, work processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions.
- Provides assistance in establishing standards and procedures to ensure compliance with required government occupational safety regulations, internal City or Department Safety policies, or operational needs related to specific job conditions.
- Delivers technical safety and safety awareness training programs to department employees.
- Reviews departmental occupational safety plans and investigates work-related accidents according to designated procedures.
- Compiles data and information for the analysis of accident or injury trends and helps prepare recommendations for new or modified occupational safety programs to reduce or prevent accidents.
- Participates in writing City-wide or department safety policies and procedures.
- Monitors compliance with Federal, State, and Local occupational safety regulations.
- Maintains communication with internal customers and other agencies to support the safety function.
- Participates on teams with safety, technical, management, and other stakeholders.
- Researches occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety and risk management principles, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritization.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in investigative analysis.
- Skill in identifying safety and risk hazards.
- Ability to present oral presentations and training.
- Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
- Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in 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.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
- Experience in a technical or other appropriate occupation related field may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Driver License.
- Licensing for specific disciplines may be required.
- Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.
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