Health & Safety Coordinator

City of Clarksville • HUMAN RESOURCES - 1 Public Square Second Floor Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

This is a stand-alone position in the Risk Management series. Incumbents coordinate and monitor safety and health programs for an assigned department(s) and coordinate and present safety improvement opportunities. Responsibilities may include developing, documenting, and implementing safety training programs; auditing safety and health programs; tracking on the job injury reports, incident reports, and near misses; investigating accidents; ensuring safety equipment is available and properly maintained; inspecting job sites; maintaining records of safety information; preparing operational reports; and performing the duties of the lower level.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in risk management, occupational safety and health, or safety and loss control.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
• Possession of a valid Class D driver’s license.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles and requirements.
• Knowledge of risk determination and analysis principles, control, and communication techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
• Knowledge of program coordination principles.
• Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Skill in coordinating programs.
• Skill in interpreting and analyzing applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in conducting investigations, adjustments, and risk assessments.
• Skill in delivering and managing training programs.
• Skill in compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating facts and data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Skill in maintaining records and reports.
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications.
• Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace health and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Proven experience identifying and documenting workplace hazards, conducting risk assessments, and leading safety inspections to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Experience in training employees on safe work practices, emergency procedures, and the proper use of equipment.
• Authorization as an OSHA Outreach Trainer in Construction or General Industry.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, preparing reports, and recommending corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates safety training and safety audit programs, which includes determining course content, coordinating training efforts, conducting safety audits, and monitoring program compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Conducts inspections on department facilities, work areas, equipment, vehicles, and life safety equipment.
• Creates curriculums and conducts employee safety training.
• Provides guidance in the interpretation of safety and health policies and regulations.
• Investigates accidents to determine cause factors, determining future risk, and conducting follow-up investigations when necessary.
• Keeps records of safety-related incidents and proposes corrective actions.
• Prepares and maintains operational documents, records, and audit reports, including Safety Data Sheets.
• Develops and implements a safety audit program for assigned department(s) which includes delegating safety related changes to supervisors, preparing audit reports, and performing related duties.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree