Safety Program Administrator (9MD.26)

American States Water Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The American States Water Company is seeking a Safety Program Administrator to lead the development and implementation of safety and health training programs within the Environmental Health and Safety Department at our Maryland operations. You will assess work environments, design programs to prevent disease or injury, train employees on hazards, and stay current with OSHA and other regulations.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• OSHA Construction 10/30 Hour qualification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Five years experience as a safety professional with increasing responsibilities.
• Membership in professional organization desirable.
• Certified Safety Professional designation desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors federal, state and local health and safety regulations affecting the company.
• Conducts surveys and inspections to identify hazards and prevent accidents.
• Interprets and recommends actions to comply with laws and regulations.
• Provides training on regulations, policies, practices or hazard recognition.
• Leads or participates in accident/incident investigations.
• Develops health and safety programs to prevent hazardous conditions and promote safety culture.
• Supports field operations and coordinates emergency preparedness activities.

Skills

Safety program mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Ergonomics assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

OSHA Construction 10/30

ASSP membership desirable

CSP desirable

Job description

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

POSITION DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Administrator oversees the development and implementation of safety and health training programs for American States Utility Services. As a professional within the Environmental Health and Safety Department, the incumbent provides technical knowledge and expertise in the operation and support of the health and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and federal and state guidelines.

ACCOUNTABILITY

As a skilled employee and responsible professional, the incumbent must work independently, exercise initiative and judgment in the performance of a broad range of support responsibilities in an environment of routinely sensitive and confidential issues. Therefore, the employee must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the Company’s management staff, visitors and vendors.

The Safety Program Administrator is accountable for analyzing work environments and designing programs to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury. These programs may include designing safe work spaces, inspecting machines, and training employees on these hazards. These programs are aimed at increasing worker productivity by reducing absenteeism and equipment downtime. The Administrator looks for physical, chemical, and various safety hazards, in addition to working to make equipment more ergonomic — designed to promote proper body positioning, increase worker comfort, and decrease fatigue. If an injury or illness occurs, the Administrator will assist the Environmental Health and Safety Manager on a review of the injury/illness, and studies its causes and recommends remedial action.

The incumbent is accountable for staying abreast of applicable changes to safety regulations through appropriate workshops, conferences, meetings, and reference materials.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The Administrator must routinely establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work with the competencies to assess all appropriate safety precautions as required by the company or by law. Discretion, good judgment, initiative, excellent oral and written communication, the ability to work independently, and the organizational and time management skills necessary to meet deadlines are especially important for the person in this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Monitors federal, state and local health and safety regulations and legislation that may impact the company. This includes regulations promulgated by Fed/OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Conducts periodic surveys and inspections of facilities and equipment to comply with code requirements, identify safety hazards and prevent accidents.
• Interprets and recommends actions to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Provides training on regulations, policies, practices or on how to recognize hazards
• Leads or participates in conducting accident/incident investigations.
• Evaluates the probability and severity of accidents and identifies where controls need to be implemented to reduce or eliminate risk. Analyzes and identifies unsafe practices.
• Develops health and safety programs to prevent or mitigate potential hazardous conditions in the workplace and promote a culture of safety.
• As necessary, develops written health and safety programs, guidelines, factsheets and other resources for use by employees.
• Supports field operations within all departments companywide.
• May assist or take the lead in the development of “Life Safety” recommendations for Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan, and coordinates implementation.
• Evaluates the design of office, and other equipment to maximize worker comfort, safety, and productivity.
• Conducts training and assessments of computer workstation ergonomics to prevent and reduce repetitive motion injuries.
• Reviews engineering construction drawings and provides safety management recommendations.
• Advises Environmental Health and Safety Manager in mandated safety training courses for employees, qualifies training vendors, reviews training modules, and monitors training to determine compliance.
• Communicates and interacts with internal customers and external vendors in response to inquiries regarding department and any other correspondence.
• Performs regular safety/health surveys and inspections of all facilities and informs the company’s management of areas not in compliance with State and Federal laws or corporate policies
• Communicates with management on critical safety data in support of safe work practices for employees; advises management on the cost and effectiveness of safety and health programs.
• Works under general supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Compiles and organizes information relating to complex reports and special projects; variety of sources; researches confidential files to obtain information necessary for the respective reports
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format information and data for reports
• Develops methods to predict hazards from historical data and other information sources by using methods and own knowledge and experience to evaluate current equipment, products, facilities, or processes and those planned for use in the future
• Uncovers patterns in injury data that show how injuries are caused by a specific type of system failure, human error, or weakness in procedures
• Skilled at setting priorities and the ability to work independently and resourcefully against deadlines
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to protect confidential information and maintain positive working relationships with diverse employee groups and external customers
• Proficient with computerized office equipment, including demonstrated knowledge of word processing, graphics, and spreadsheet applications
• Knowledge, skill, and experience in composing, editing, and preparing correspondence addressing complex issues
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Required Experience

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Must possess OSHA Construction 10/30 Hour qualification or have the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
• Five years experience as a safety professional with demonstrated increasing responsibilities performing highly complex work desired.
• Membership in appropriate professional organization (e.g., American Society of Safety Professionals) highly desirable
• Certified Safety Professional designation highly desirable.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualities of a Successful Specialist in this Position

• Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
• Demonstrates strong levels of accountability and ownership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid presentation skills
• Collaborative/Team oriented
• Exhibits professionalism with internal and external contacts
• Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• High degree of initiative; self-starter

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.