Safety Program Lead (Remote Options)

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 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