Safety Manager

Lake County Forest Preserve District; Libertyville (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

The Lake County Forest Preserve District seeks a Safety Manager to lead the District’s Safety Program, developing and implementing Illinois OSHA-required programs and District policies aligned with risk pool initiatives. You will conduct safety inspections, task analyses, and audit programs to improve safety culture and reduce losses across facilities and operations.

You will supervise staff, coordinate training, and administer the Respirator, Hearing Conservation, AED and emergency plans while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Park and Recreation Administration, or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in risk management program administration in non-manufacturing, grounds maintenance, parks or natural resources.
• Two years’ supervisory experience.
• Specialized training in safety program management or CSP designation.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the District’s Safety Program and Illinois OSHA-required programs.
• Audits safety policies, inspects facilities and equipment, and recommends changes.
• Performs safety-focused job task analyses across the District.
• Oversees Emergency Response Plan, Business Resumption Plan and Hazardous Chemical reviews.
• supervises, evaluates, trains and recruits assigned staff; travels to multiple locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Staff supervision

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Park and Recreation Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Safety Manager is responsible for the District’s Safety Program. This includes the development and implementation of Illinois OSHA-required programs, along with District policies that align with its Risk Pool initiatives. Implements programs to enhance the safety culture. Develops, implements and audits programs and policies. Conducts safety-focused job task analysis throughout the District. Develops and implements effective facility and equipment inspection programs, analyzes potential loss situations and makes recommendations for change. Conducts a wide variety of safety related inspections. Implements the District’s Hearing Conservation Program, including annual sound level testing and audiograms. Maintains the District’s Emergency Response Plan and Business Resumption Plan. Oversees the Annual Hazardous Chemical Review process. Administers the District’s Respirator Program. Serves as the District’s AED Plan coordinator. Performs supervision, evaluation, training and recruitment of assigned staff. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations. Performs tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting. Performs lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Park and Recreation Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent. Five years’ experience in the administration of risk management programs in a non-manufacturing, grounds maintenance, parks and recreation, or natural resource focused industry, including identifying and measuring risk exposures, developing methods for controlling risks and preventing losses. Two years’ supervisory experience. Specialized training in the management of various safety related programs, including Principles of Occupational Safety and Health or Certified Safety Professional designation. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate and decide alternative courses of action in relation to Risk Management situations. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. Must possess valid driver’s license.

BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE

The District is committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of its staff. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) pension program
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, paid parental leave as well as community engagement time
• Remote Work (up to 2-days per week upon completion of introductory period