Position Summary
Plan, implement and coordinate the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of safety activities within assigned area of responsibility to include coordinating safety and loss prevention activities, participating in accident investigations, coordinating fleet safety principles and practices, performing research and/or developing and delivering safety training; perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.
Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety, industrial safety, or risk management/loss prevention; and
Four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
occupational safety
industrial safety
safety education
risk management/loss prevention; and
To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Board Certification as an Advanced Safety Professional (ASP) or a Certified Safety Consultant (CSC) preferred.
Possession of a valid Certification as an Instructor on OSHA Standards or National Safety Programs preferred.
Preferred Knowledge
Federal, State and local OSHA laws, regulations, standards and policies
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations
Basic operations, services and activities of a building safety program
Principles and practices of safety program development and implementation
Recent developments, current literature and information related to work place safety
Principles and practices of adult learning theory
Principles and practices and legal requirements of risk management programs
Methods for investigating and correcting industrial and environmental hazards
Workers compensation laws and requirements
Accident investigation techniques
Prepare and deliver safety related training and education programs
Modern office equipment including computers
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations
Federal and State laws and regulations governing the safe operation and maintenance of transit vehicles
Detention policies and procedures
Law enforcement policies and procedures
Liability and Tort liability
Emergency vehicle response and pursuit driving
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
Identify safety and health hazards and implement alternative solutions to address such hazards
Elicit community and organizational support for the safety programs
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
Respond to questions and concerns from City employees
Identify safety and health hazards and implement alternative solutions
Work independently, efficiently and effectively
Develop and present training materials
Develop, design and implement OSHA programs
Maintain certification and training as necessary or as required
Communicate clearly and concisely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups and the public
Write proposals, specifications, reports, documentation and correspondence
Respond effectively to requests and inquires from the public
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
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