ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

11h

About The Position

A management position within Safety and Emergency Management’s Office of Safety (OS) responsible for coordinating enterprise-wide health and safety programs and services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in biology, engineering, occupational safety, Industrial hygiene, chemistry or a related health science field or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job function. One (1) year of experience in a safety role or hold a CST or ASP certification
Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in biology, engineering, occupational safety, Industrial hygiene, chemistry or a related health science field or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job function. Two (2) years of experience in a safety role. A CST or ASP certification can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Completion of FEMA Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, 800 within one (1) year of employment.
Must be able to obtain OSHA 10 and 30, and CPR/AED within one (1) year of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license.
Demonstrated ability to work within an enterprise risk or safety portfolio.
Knowledge and experience in applying contemporary risk and safety principles, practices, technologies, and techniques.
Ability to apply the Florida Department of Education State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) and various codes and standards adopted by SREF.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to workplace safety to include OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
Ability to work within pedestrian, traffic and vehicle safety programs.
Ability to conduct health-related inspections to include those for food service operations and other areas required to meet sanitation standards.
Excellent project management skills and proven ability to work within cross-functional project teams.
Ability to apply principles of continuous improvement methods within the work environment.
Possesses strong analytical, problem identification and resolution capabilities.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, effectively presenting ideas and providing plans, policies and procedures in a clear and concise manner to internal customers, team members and senior leadership.
Capability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of accountability, personal integrity and emotional maturity.
Demonstrated ability to effectively, continuously and discreetly work with confidential and potentially sensitive information.
Commitment to working with individuals from diverse socio- economic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Provide management support for enterprise-wide health and safety programs.
Apply proactive prevention-based measures to reduce the organization’s exposure to health and safety-related risks.
Manage district’s emergency life-saving measures program (i.e., AED, bleeding control kit, trauma kit, etc.).
Establish training curriculum, coordinate training services. Audit program for compliance to standards.
Perform pedestrian and traffic safety assessments in support of the SafeWalk program.
Lead pedestrian and traffic safety awareness, outreach and educational programs.
Serve on the SafeWalk Committee.
Conduct health and safety inspections to ensure school and workplace safety.
Report findings, and work with site administrators to address deficiencies.
Coordinate inspections with risk and other safety units.
Collaborate with work location administrators in writing site specific health and safety plans.
Perform audits of district health and safety programs to determine compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes.
Report findings and provide technical assistance to address deficiencies.
Deliver health and safety education and training programs.
Engage stakeholders through awareness and outreach activities.
Utilize a variety of methods to develop stakeholder skills in health and safety.
Work with risk and other safety units to establish and communicate district health and safety training requirements.
Produce integrated training matrix.
Collect results and produce reports.
Manage applicable health and safety compliance requirements.
Manage the collection of compliance data and support the timely completion of reports.
Maintain all compliance records.
Collect and analyze data and information on health and safety incidents.
Recommend mitigation and prevention solutions.
Implement approved strategies and monitor outcomes to determine efficacy.
Work with risk and other safety units to maintain district health and safety standards.
Assist in developing integrated health and safety plans, procedures, and training.
Support a unified health and safety strategy encouraging a culture of safety.
Serve on the Safety Council.
Serve as a member of the District Incident Management Team (DIMT).
Provide management support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during periods of activation.
Represent the school district in various working groups and foster positive relationships within these cohorts.
Maintain close professional relationships with local counterparts.
Participate in relevant professional associations to remain current on knowledge and skills.
Assist in the overall administration and management of department budgets, initiatives, personnel, programs, resources, and strategic plans to ensure that priorities are established and satisfied.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures related to fixed assets.
Develop leadership in subordinates.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS.
With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.