Deputy Safety Manager

City of Ann Arbor in; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Job summary

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a Deputy Safety Manager to support and lead the administration, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the City’s safety programs, policies and initiatives. This role provides operational leadership for safety functions including compliance, training, inspections, incident review, risk assessment, and program improvement.

The incumbent acts on behalf of the Safety Manager during planned or unplanned absences to maintain continuity of safety operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety-related field required.
• 7+ years of professional safety experience.
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Support Safety Manager in administration, coordination, implementation and evaluation of safety programs, policies and initiatives.
• Provide operational leadership for safety functions including compliance, training, inspections, incident review, risk assessment and program improvement.
• Act on behalf of the Safety Manager during planned or unplanned absences to maintain continuity of safety operations and reduce risks.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Training coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management/loss prevention/industrial hygiene/engineering/public health

Associate Safety Professional / CSP / CIH / CUSA credentials (Preferred)

Job description

Salary: $82,000 - $98,500 (salary will be commensurate with experience)

The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Role Summary:

To support the Safety Manager in the administration, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the City's safety programs, policies, and initiatives. Serves as the Deputy Safety Manager and provides operational leadership for assigned safety functions, including safety compliance, training, inspections, incident review, risk assessment, and safety program improvement. Acts on behalf of the Safety Manager during planned or unplanned absences to support continuity of safety operations and reduce risk to employees, City operations, property, and resources.

Education, Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in safety management/loss prevention, industrial hygiene, engineering, public health or a related field.
• At least seven (7) or more years of professional safety experience
• Experience performing work in the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety program.
• The City of Ann Arbor will consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

Preferred:

• Extensive experience in coordinating and servicing multiple work locations
• Credentials in the Safety area such as an Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA).

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