HR Safety - RCP012, Safety & Complnc Spec 3 "District Safety Program Manager" (pay grade K) - Thomaston, GA

State of Georgia•Thomaston, GA

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About The Position

Under broad supervision, coordinates and performs inspections for compliance with policy, procedures, state and federal regulations and standards to ensure environmental health, safety, and/or compliance. Develops policies, methods and programs on safe driving, driver education, alcohol or drug awareness or occupational safety and health issues. May serve as lead. Description of duties: Serves as the Safety Program Manager at district-level as a member of the HR-Safety Section. Advocates safety to all levels of employees. Investigates incidents (crashes and injuries) and performs root cause analyses seeking corrective and preventive actions to be implemented. Files investigation report for any catastrophic, fatal or serious incidents. Responds to emergency incidents and weather conditions. Develops policies, procedures and programs to move agency toward a "zero harm" safety culture. Partners with management to create an effective work unit safety program including facilitating positive employee engagement activities. Develops and conducts safety training for employees. Inputs, compiles, analyzes and interprets safety data to reduce losses. Investigates cases of worker's compensation, auto property damage, general liability, and private property damage. Liaise with outside safety partners to integrate solutions for safe production. Serves seven satellite offices of the Department within metropolitan Atlanta (BRDG INSP, MAU, OEM, OMAT, SLB, TMC & HERO) and may assist elsewhere as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Safety & Complnc Spec 2 (RCP011) or position equivalent.
Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure.
Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one-year related experience OR High school diploma or GED AND Three years of related experience.
Professional or practitioner level work experience in the field of occupational safety
Knowledge of Worker's Compensation processes and procedures
Demonstrated ability to interpret industrial/manufacturing work-place safety practices and standards
Demonstrated ability to train individuals and to develop training and information programs
Demonstrated experience inspecting facilities and worksites to ensure compliance with safety laws, policies, regulations and procedures
Demonstrated basic computer skills, including familiarity with the use of MS Office and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver clear and convincing oral presentations, to teach, motivate and persuade others to accept recommendations
Displays initiative and commitment towards completing tasks
Fosters team spirit and commitment to achieving goals
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and adapts to new policies and procedures
Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing work, adapting flexible approach to organizational needs and routines
Demonstrated experience identifying problems, gathering and interpreting information, making correct inferences to reach and implement a decision to accomplish goals
Committed to providing quality customer service

Nice To Haves

Professional level work experience in the field of workplace safety for a state agency, federal agency or private organization, in construction or maintenance
Possession of a recognized safety certification or completion of a formal safety training program
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Georgia's Workers' Compensation Processes and Procedures and/or Return to Work Program
Demonstrated ability to assign, monitor and evaluate work.
Demonstrated work experience in delivering presentations and/or briefings on safety subjects, general or technical topics
Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role interacting with others to guide, influence, motivate, and challenge them
Demonstrated ability to quickly form a mental picture of physical components and movements within a work environment and accurately identify unsafe conditions

Responsibilities

Serves as the Safety Program Manager at district-level as a member of the HR-Safety Section.
Advocates safety to all levels of employees.
Investigates incidents (crashes and injuries) and performs root cause analyses seeking corrective and preventive actions to be implemented.
Files investigation report for any catastrophic, fatal or serious incidents.
Responds to emergency incidents and weather conditions.
Develops policies, procedures and programs to move agency toward a "zero harm" safety culture.
Partners with management to create an effective work unit safety program including facilitating positive employee engagement activities.
Develops and conducts safety training for employees.
Inputs, compiles, analyzes and interprets safety data to reduce losses.
Investigates cases of worker's compensation, auto property damage, general liability, and private property damage.
Liaise with outside safety partners to integrate solutions for safe production.
Serves seven satellite offices of the Department within metropolitan Atlanta (BRDG INSP, MAU, OEM, OMAT, SLB, TMC & HERO) and may assist elsewhere as assigned.