Safety Coordinator

City of Sparks; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sparks is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Program Administrator to oversee safety compliance across city divisions. The role involves developing, managing, and training on safety programs to ensure that all operations comply with regulatory requirements, promoting a safe working environment for employees.

Benefits

Generous and competitive salary

Benefit package including tuition reimbursement

Bilingual pay when applicable

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or related field required.
• Three years of experience in safety program administration.
• OSHA 30 certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental health and safety programs and compliance.
• Conduct safety training and inspections.
• Advise City leadership on safety concerns and preventative actions.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA codes

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answeredYES,come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefitpackage, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan. People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks.

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If you have any questions, please email [e-mail]. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DESCRIPTION

Plan, develop and administer environmental health and safety programs for an identified city division and for the City to maintain a safe and healthy workplace and provide compliance with all applicable internal and external regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single class, expected to independently perform job duties under limited supervision and provide a safe learning environment for all employees.

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety engineering, physical or environmental sciences, business or related field and three (3) years of full-time professional experience in developing and/or administering a large-scale industrial safety program.

OR an equivalent combination of directly related experience and education.

Licenses and Certificates:

Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.

Must possess within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 certification.

Must possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, Incident Command System (ICS) 100/200 and ICS 300 as soon as available.

Must possess within two (2) years of hire and maintain throughout employment, a certification in at minimum one (1) of the following certification programs: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Environmental Manager (CEM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or other equivalent and approved area.

Specific assignments may require possession within six (6) months of hire and maintenance throughout employment, of a valid Nevada Class A CDL driver's license with tanker and combination vehicle endorsements.

Manage the safety management program and all involved processes for assigned division including but not limited to contractor safety orientation, hot work permits, facility emergency response time in an emergency, respirator programs, respirator fit testing and physicals, forklift training and compliance, and management for change (MOC) for process hazard analyses for chemicals, gases and materials.

Maintain and provide a safe work environment for employees. Advise City leadership including the City Manager and the Risk Manager of safety compliance concerns and preventative actions to be taken. Coordinate and provide support for risk management activities, support the citywide safety committee and provide reports. Develop and conduct safety meetings with staff. Effectively present information and respond to questions from City staff, vendors, customers and the public.

Participate as a member of the City’s emergency response team and in the development and implementation of emergency and disaster response plans. Coordinate the implementation of programs, visitors and outside service personnel to ensure compliance with City policies and safety regulations. Make recommendations for programs and processes.

Plan, develop, coordinate, facilitate, implement and conduct effective technical, field, safety, administrative, specialized, citywide safety and other training programs, meetings and projects. Train staff in work procedures in individual and large group settings. Review training materials and proposals provided by regulatory agencies or contractors.

Read, analyze, and interpret plans, reports, test results, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations. Produce, prepare, and maintain clear and concise written records, regulatory records, files, training records and materials, reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, safety materials and policies. Enforce safety policies and administer drug screenings. Document and investigate incidents, accidents and near miss accidents and identify possible accident causes and hazards. Review accident and injury reports and maintain permits.

Ensure the City is compliant with federal, state and local regulations related to environmental health and safety regulations, practices, permits and related programs. Make written recommendations for preventive action and corrective action as required, including providing and documenting information leading to potential discipline recommendations.

Conduct and effectively inspect work sites, facilities and field job sites to ensure safety, safe work procedures are being followed, appropriate safety equipment is being used and to identify and correct potentially hazardous conditions. Perform safety surveys, workplace hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and risk assessments. Process Safety Management and Process Hazard and Risk Analysis. Utilize the hierarchy of hazard control to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards. Provide feedback to employees based on safety surveys and observations.

Independently and safely shut down a job or work site in the event of imminent danger or significant threat to safety or health. Safely handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals and materials. Monitor hazardous materials handling, disposal, hazard communications, spill reports and training. Renew hazardous material permit and maintain the contract with the SDS service.

Under the direction of management, prepare and manage a safety budget. Prepare requests for funding related to training staff, equipment and materials. Order supplies and distribute as appropriate. Maintain CPR/AED and fire extinguisher training and maintain the AED devices, first aid kits and fire extinguishers.

Perform other duties which may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, including all OSHA codes and regulations related to the work
• Knowledge of applicable safety laws, standards, and codes, occupational health, and accident prevention
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to training, adult learning and instruction in the workplace
• Knowledge of sampling and statistical analysis techniques and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management
• Knowledge and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
• Ability to administer a safety program through a safety management system
• Ability to think critically and analyze accordingly
• Ability to use professional verbal and written communication
• Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and make creative and sound recommendations
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines
• Ability to maintain technical records and prepare clear, concise reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during work
• Ability to train others in work procedures

Physical Demands:

Requires the ability to work in an industrial environment and to monitor and inspect various indoor and outdoor job sites, buildings, grounds, streets and public works projects in severe and inclement weather and with exposure to heavy traffic and other potential hazards as well as in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Requires sufficient strength, vision, hearing, manual dexterity and stamina to perform sustained heavy physical labor, lift and carry equipment weighing up to ninety (90) pounds. Ability to work underground and in elevated or confined spaces and with possible exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous substances and exposure to effluent.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION

• This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
• This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission
• This position reports to the Division Manager where assigned
• Supervision exercised: Provide direction, technical assistance, training and work review
• Required to be called back, held over, work off-hours, nights, weekends and holiday shifts
• Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
• May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation

You are required to submit any required documents as requested above, at time of application for further consideration. Failure to submit the required and/or requested information may result in rejection of your application.

Recruitment Communication:

Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling [phone].

Disclaimer:

The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.