Safety Coordinator - Public Works

Clark County; United States; Hybrid; USD 73.000 - 102.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Zusammenfassung

Clark County Public Works seeks a Safety Coordinator to implement safety programs across divisions, partnering with county safety and emergency personnel. This role oversees staff safety training, risk mitigation, and acting as safety officer during incidents. Hybrid work possible; residence in Oregon or Washington is required.

Candidate must have health and safety experience, OSHA familiarity, and strong communication skills. A high school diploma is required; a degree is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Health and safety experience, preferably in Public Works, construction, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Public Works operations and associated safety risks.
• OSHA Construction Safety and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and collaboration across teams.
• Minimum high school diploma; a degree is preferred or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Assist with implementation of health and safety policies, regulations, and programs.
• Facilitate and support development/scheduling of health and safety training.
• Liaise with County health & safety and emergency management staff.
• Maintain and monitor compliance and training records.
• Order and maintain PPE in coordination with Office Admin Staff.
• Assist with safety onboarding for new field employees.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and document minutes.
• Create and update job hazard analyses for Public Works activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and internal safety audits.
• Identify violations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in incident investigations and follow-ups.

Kenntnisse

Health & safety

Public Works operations

OSHA regulations

MS Office

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Clark County Public Works is seeking a Safety Coordinator to assist with the implementation of safety programs, policies, and procedures across various divisions of the Public Works Department. Closely collaborating with the County-wide safety and emergency personnel and the Public Information Officer (PIO), this role serves as the key point person responsible for facilitating staff safety training, identifying and mitigating risks, and acting as a safety officer within the Public Works department during incidents including emergencies, disasters, and severe weather events. This role will primarily engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including managers, office and field staff within Public Works divisions such as Parks and Lands, Clean Water, Roads Maintenance and Operations, Transportation, Engineering, and Construction, as well as with department leadership. This position does have the option of a hybrid remote work schedule. The candidate selected MUST reside in Oregon or Washington, no exceptions. This recruitment will be open until filled and applications will be accepted until an adequate number of applications are received.

Qualifications

Health and safety experience, preferably in Public Works, construction, or manufacturing. Familiarity with Public Works operations and associated safety risks. Knowledge of Federal and State safety regulations (OSHA, DOT, LNI, etc); OSHA Construction Safety and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proven track record of effective collaboration across diverse teams. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Minimum high school diploma; a degree is preferred or equivalent experience relevant to the assignment.

Examples of Duties

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist with Implementation of health and safety policies, regulations, and programs.
• Facilitate and support development/scheduling of health and safety training.
• Liaise with County health & safety and emergency management staff.
• Maintain and monitor compliance and training records.
• Order and maintain PPE in coordination with Office Admin Staff.
• Assist with safety onboarding for new field employees.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings with each work group; document and distribute meeting minutes to work groups.
• Create and update job hazard analyses for Public Works activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and internal safety audits.
• Analyze health & safety data and recommend changes to mitigate risks.
• Identify violations and implement methods to correct deficiencies.
• Assist in incident investigations and conduct follow-up investigations of accidents/injuries.
• Follow up with divisions for resolution of noted issues.
• Prepare technical reports, documents, notices, and public information materials.
• Revise and create department documentation for safety training and safety related activities associated with field operations and operation of equipment.
• Review temporary traffic control safety plans and perform site audits.
• Manage safety data sheets program and coordinate fall-protection equipment inspections.
• Coordinate public works radio system maintenance.
• In coordination with the emergency manager and PIO, monitor incidents/events, serve as safety officer, and communicate safety information and recommendations to staff.
• Support emergency manager in department emergency response preparation and implementation.
• Participate in FEMA, State, and local safety and emergency preparedness exercises and training as needed.
• Stay updated on safety standards, policies and best practices and communicate updates to staff.
• Other work as required.

Salary

Grade M3.200

Range $34.89 - $48.82- per hour

Close Date Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services.

Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.

Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.

More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits.

Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/.

Support for ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations

Please contact Human Resources at [phone]; Relay [phone].

About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy. Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live. Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

Selection Process

Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Additional Information

You can get more information about job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.