Health & Safety Consultant

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an experienced safety and health professional to develop, coordinate, and audit enterprise occupational safety and health policies and programs. The role requires independent work with limited supervision and regular reporting on major activities to leadership.

You will lead investigations, inspections, and training, collaborate with agencies, and drive continuous improvement of safety and health systems to reduce accidents and regulatory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline as listed.
• Three (3) years of occupational safety and health reporting, inspections or training OR risk management experience.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Leads injury and accident investigations, safety inspections and training programs.
• Represents the enterprise in all KYOSH and Federal OSHA investigations, injury and illness reporting and recordkeeping.
• Works with enterprise agencies to eliminate or control hazardous conditions that may lead to human injury and/or property damage.
• Promotes a safe and healthy working environment through continuous improvement of safety, health and environmental systems that result in the reduction of accidents and illness and regulatory compliance.
• Assists management in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Assists departments in enterprise Health and Safety Management Program implementation and conducts program reviews to measure compliance and improvement.
• Completes enterprise work site inspections to identify, analyze and control existing or potential hazards and prepares action plans with agency specific goals to reduce the frequency, severity and cost of accidents and occupational illness.
• Responds to enterprise wide employee concerns for environmental, health or safety issues.
• Assists HR Safety management by representing the enterprise to government agencies and the public to provide information and answers questions concerning safety and health programs and services provided to Metro employees.
• Conducts training throughout the enterprise on OSHA regulatory training.
• Maintains, per retention schedule, all health and safety and industrial hygiene files for the enterprise.
• Assists HR safety management by monitoring agency completion and maintaining of job hazard analysis and job training matrix.
• Creates, reviews and implements industrial hygiene management plans such as lead, asbestos, respirator, noise and fungi.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Education, Environmental Health, Fire Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration or related discipline

Job description

• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to create, coordinate and audit the development, implementation and evaluation of enterprise occupational safety and health policies, safe work practices and programs to reduce or control hazards. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Leads injury and accident investigations, safety inspections and training programs.
• Represents the enterprise in all KYOSH and Federal OSHA investigations, injury and illness reporting and recordkeeping.
• Works with enterprise agencies to eliminate or control hazardous conditions that may lead to human injury and/or property damage.
• Promotes a safe and healthy working environment through continuous improvement of safety, health and environmental systems that result in the reduction of accidents and illness and regulatory compliance.
• Assists management in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Assists departments in enterprise Health and Safety Management Program implementation and conducts program reviews to measure compliance and improvement.
• Completes enterprise work site inspections to identify, analyze and control existing or potential hazards and prepares action plans with agency specific goals to reduce the frequency, severity and cost of accidents and occupational illness.
• Responds to enterprise wide employee concerns for environmental, health or safety issues.
• Assists agencies by providing technical assistance, instruction and recommendations concerning the safety and health management system.
• Assists HR Safety management by representing the enterprise to government agencies and the public to provide information and answers questions concerning safety and health programs and services provided to Metro employees.
• Conducts training throughout the enterprise on OSHA regulatory training.
• Maintains, per retention schedule, all health and safety and industrial hygiene files for the enterprise.
• Assists HR safety management by monitoring agency completion and maintaining of job hazard analysis and job training matrix.
• Creates, reviews and implements industrial hygiene management plans such as lead, asbestos, respirator, noise and fungi.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Education, Environmental Health, Fire Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration or related discipline.
• Three (3) years of occupational safety and health reporting, inspections or training OR risk management experience.
• EQUIVALENCY: An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must be certified as a First Aid and CPR/AED instructor from a recognized agency or obtain within six months of employment.
• Must hold KY State certification as Asbestos Abatement Inspector or be enrolled in course within six months of employment.
• Must hold KY State certification as Lead Risk Assessor or be enrolled in course within six months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment.
• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must wear personal protective and safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

Supplemental Information

EEO

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Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave

Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week

• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week

• Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions

• Ineligible For Benefits

Interns

• Ineligible For Benefits

01

Do you have an associate's degree in Construction Management, Education, Environmental Health, Fire Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration or related discipline?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Education, Environmental Health, Fire Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration or related discipline?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a master's degree in Construction Management, Education, Environmental Health, Fire Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration or related discipline?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have three (3) years of occupational safety and health reporting, inspections or training OR risk management experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have seven (7) years of occupational safety and health reporting, inspections or training OR risk management experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have your own source of transportation?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question