Institutional Safety Manager: Greensville Correctional Center #00446

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Greensville, Virginia, VA

3d•$59,755 - $97,994•Onsite

About The Position

The Institutional Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing safety protocols and compliance within the Greensville Correctional Center. This role involves managing staff, training inmates on work assignments and safety procedures, documenting maintenance activities, ensuring tool and key control, and performing preventative maintenance. The position requires a strong understanding of safety regulations and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of current fire prevention, state and federal safety regulations, OSHA regulations and requirements, and risk management concepts and principles.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant safety equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective programs for the protection of employees and inmates.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to identify problems and identify alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to resolve issues.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC), Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety (MESH).
First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
OSHA Authorized Outreach Instructor in General Industry and/or Construction
Significant experience in multi-site operations
Significant experience in conducting facility safety and environmental assessments
Significant experience in evaluating and conducting Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
Previous Supervisory Experience
An equivalent combination of training and hands-on experience in safety and/or facilities related discipline may substitute for professional safety certifications.

Responsibilities

Responds to instructions and feedback of supervisors in a constructive manner in order to improve personal performance.
Engages in constructive dialogue with supervisors.
Relates instructions and feedback of supervisors to personal knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Acknowledges and follows through on coaching and/or instruction related to performance correction, enhancement, and/or development.
Completes additional assignments and duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the work unit and agency.
Provides day to day supervision of staff in a constructive manner in order to improve performance of each individual.
Communicates expectations of staff clearly and relates them to the goals and objectives of the department or unit.
Ensures staff receives frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate.
Ensures staff has the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals.
Ensures that the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation.
Addresses and documents performance issues as they occur.
Ensures safety issues are reviewed and communicated to maintain a safe and healthy workplace resulting in a reduction in work related injuries.
Supervises and trains inmates to perform daily work assignments.
Provides guidance and direct work in the area of safety.
Assigns specific repair tasks to inmate personnel.
Effectively supervises inmates.
Ensures quality of work in accordance with established standards and with minimal complaints regarding work after its’ completion.
Prepares and maintains proper documentation (i.e. time cards).
Assists in completion of work assignments as needed.
Trains assigned inmates to work effectively on the job.
Trains assigned inmates and others in the proper use of equipment, cleaning and chemicals to ensure that they are used in accordance with guidelines outlined on material safety data sheets with no injury occurring due to failure to follow safety precautions.
Provides feedback to get the job done correctly.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment by following safety and security regulations.
Reports and/or corrects maintenance needs to reduce hazards in the workplace.
Documents job assignments and inventory in TMS.
Documents in TMS all work orders and job hours utilized.
Maintains an adequate inventory on site (spare parts).
Maintains inventory on TMS (parts used).
Ensures proper tagging of defective components.
Plans and anticipates materials needed for projects.
Provides information on supplies to B&G Support Staff to purchase orders and receiving reports for timely completion of project.
Remains vigilant and ensures compliance with tool and key control procedures.
Ensures tool control is maintained at all times consistent with established policy.
Observes, reports, and enforces tool/equipment control and custody in order to maintain security of said tools and equipment.
Ensures key control is maintained at all times consistent with established policy.
Performs preventive maintenance.
Plans, directs and performs the required work in a preventive maintenance program.
Completes preventive maintenance tasks as required, maintaining appropriate records to remain within established guidelines and schedules.
Updates records and maintains the TMS system on preventive maintenance.