Programs Manager of Safety

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); In loco; USD 66.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Norfolk's Department of Public Works seeks an experienced Program Manager of Safety to develop and oversee comprehensive safety programs across all operations, ensuring OSHA compliance, managing budgets, and improving safety management systems.

As a member of the Director's Office leadership, you will guide policy, allocate resources, lead emergency response coordination, and collaborate with internal departments and state/federal agencies to protect staff and the public.

Competenze

• Advanced judgment and leadership capabilities for strategic safety initiatives.
• Five years' experience in safety specialty area.
• Professional certification and/or licensure may be required for assignment in special areas.

Mansioni

• Direct and oversee safety and health programs while ensuring strategic compliance with federal, state, and city occupational health and safety regulations
• Develop and execute comprehensive program plans including design, implementation, operation, and evaluation of departmental safety initiatives
• Establish systems for maintaining departmental safety records, direct accident investigations, oversee safety audits, and provide executive leadership to safety committees
• Serve as the departmental emergency coordinator by developing emergency response plans and directing necessary revisions to existing plans
• Design and implement strategic safety training programs by assessing departmental risks and ensuring appropriate safety training complies with OSHA requirements
• Establish and direct safety committees by developing committee structures, appointing representatives from each division, reviewing accident findings, and implementing corrective actions
• Direct complex accident investigations by mobilizing safety committee resources, determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and establishing new policies and procedures as needed
• Develop and implement compliance monitoring systems by analyzing computerized reports, ensuring program compliance with OSHA standards, and establishing comprehensive methods of assuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Utilize advanced data analytics to identify trends in program outcomes, evaluate complex patterns, and develop strategic plans to address safety program deficiencies
• Oversee the maintenance and update of the department's Emergency Operations Manual ensuring annual updates are completed before each storm season AND Emergency Action Plan annually
• Direct safety and security operations, manage damage assessment processes and documentation through STORM application, and coordinate updates during events utilizing HSIN
• Establish protocols for daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term safety inspections of facilities and field personnel throughout the department
• Develop and present executive reports for department leadership detailing safety incidents, comprehensive year-end analysis, and strategic recommendations for program improvement
• Lead public relations efforts related to safety initiatives by resolving complex conflicts, addressing escalated complaints, managing safety concerns, chairing safety committees, and interpreting safety programs to other agencies
• Oversee the development of safety-related contracts and direct the creation of safety training manuals for department use
• Establish protocols for annual fire extinguisher inspections, crane and hoist inspections
• Direct the Department of Public Works Entry-level Driving Training Program (ELDT)

Conoscenze

Safety management

Emergency coordination

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Formazione

Master's degree or higher

Strumenti

STORM application

HSIN

Data analytics

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Norfolk's Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Program Manager of Safety. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs across all departmental operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing safety budgets, and continuously improving safety management systems. The Program Manager of Safety will respond to safety concerns from internal and external stakeholders, participate in regional safety initiatives, and manage the Department's emergency response activities including coordination during emergency events and directing recovery operations. This position serves as a key member of the department's leadership team, providing strategic direction for all safety initiatives throughout Public Works operations.

The Program Manager position in the Director's Office division of the City of Norfolk, is a leadership position that will focus on strategic safety program management, policy development, resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and emergency coordination at an executive level.

The position requires advanced judgment, decision-making authority, and management expertise while developing and implementing safety programs. The role involves substantial collaboration with both internal departments and external organizations including state and federal agencies.

The Department of Public Works builds, maintains and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk's citizens, businesses and visitors, including the City's Street Network, Storm Water System, Waste Management and Recycling Systems.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $66,496.75 - $76,306.55

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Direct and oversee safety and health programs while ensuring strategic compliance with federal, state, and city occupational health and safety regulations

• Develop and execute comprehensive program plans including design, implementation, operation, and evaluation of departmental safety initiatives

• Establish systems for maintaining departmental safety records, direct accident investigations, oversee safety audits, and provide executive leadership to safety committees

• Serve as the departmental emergency coordinator by developing emergency response plans and directing necessary revisions to existing plans

• Design and implement strategic safety training programs by assessing departmental risks and ensuring appropriate safety training complies with OSHA requirements

• Establish and direct safety committees by developing committee structures, appointing representatives from each division, reviewing accident findings, and implementing corrective actions

• Direct complex accident investigations by mobilizing safety committee resources, determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and establishing new policies and procedures as needed

• Develop and implement compliance monitoring systems by analyzing computerized reports, ensuring program compliance with OSHA standards, and establishing comprehensive methods of assuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Utilize advanced data analytics to identify trends in program outcomes, evaluate complex patterns, and develop strategic plans to address safety program deficiencies

• Oversee the maintenance and update of the department's Emergency Operations Manual ensuring annual updates are completed before each storm season AND Emergency Action Plan annually

• Direct safety and security operations, manage damage assessment processes and documentation through STORM application, and coordinate updates during events utilizing HSIN

• Establish protocols for daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term safety inspections of facilities and field personnel throughout the department

• Develop and present executive reports for department leadership detailing safety incidents, comprehensive year-end analysis, and strategic recommendations for program improvement

• Lead public relations efforts related to safety initiatives by resolving complex conflicts, addressing escalated complaints, managing safety concerns, chairing safety committees, and interpreting safety programs to other agencies

• Oversee the development of safety-related contracts and direct the creation of safety training manuals for department use

• Establish protocols for annual fire extinguisher inspections, crane and hoist inspections
• Direct the Department of Public Works Entry-level Driving Training Program (ELDT)

• Lead key internal and external stakeholder meetings, develop strategic meeting frameworks, ensure appropriate documentation, and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders

• Manage staff and program resources by making hiring decisions, conducting performance evaluations, allocating work assignments, establishing performance standards, developing and implementing training and staff development initiatives

• Collaborate with department leadership to establish appropriate workload distribution by implementing performance monitoring systems and resource allocation strategies

• Develop, manage, and optimize program budgets and resource allocation plans to maximize safety program effectiveness and efficiency

Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Masters degree-level of study or equivalent.

Five years' experience in specialty area.

• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.
• Professional certification and/or licensure may be required for assignment in special areas.