Public Works Training and Safety Coordinator

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop, facilitate and oversee Department-wide equipment, tools, job task and emergency training programs for the assigned Department of Public Works. Assess training needs; design develop and implement training programs to enhance or develop the required skills. Compensation negotiable based on qualifications.

Requirements

Six years of construction, Public Works, industrial plant and/or maintenance experience; AND two (2) years of experience developing, coordinating, and facilitating training; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Experienced in safety training and industry standards.
A valid Virginia State Driver's License is with an approved driving record based on the City of Lynchburg's driving criteria
A valid State of Virginia Traffic Flagging Card or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
A valid First Aid Card and CPR card are or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
The employee must have the ability to speak effectively before employees, students, and organizations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is needed to maintain student academic rankings in the various classes.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and averages.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff.
Knowledge of: sources of training and training materials training methods and procedures techniques and strategies in conducting needs and task analysis education program planning, needs assessment, design and program planning course design teaching methods and techniques for presenting material developing and maintaining spreadsheets/databases interpersonal communications, group process and facilitation skills excellent oral and written communication skills program planning skills
Ability to: Identify training needs and deliver necessary training
Effectively communicate a broad amount of information to a wide variety of audiences
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Plan, develop and conduct training programs
Prepare and maintain a variety of written and computer-generated training records and technical reports clearly and logically
Understand and explain a variety of laws, codes and standards
Interpret and apply oral and written instructions

Responsibilities

Leads/performs department-wide equipment, tools, job task and emergency-related training; oversees specialized technical training program for maintenance crews which includes roadway, roadside, bridge, landscaping, park maintenance, and other public works-related job duties and tasks, etc.
Works with the Operations Support Manager, Safety Specialist and leadership to assess, create, develop, implement and promote training programs and initiatives;
Trains employees on equipment safety and operation;
Coordinates and manages the Commercial Driver’s License training program with the City’s contractor, staff, supervisors and managers to include Water Resources;
Tracks employee licenses, endorsements, certifications, and training;
Researches and monitors regulatory requirements that apply to employees and the work of the department;
Collaborates with department managers, Safety Specialist and other City departments to prepare training requests for proposals;
Provides required safety training to newly hired employees:
Assists with obtaining and issuing PPE;
Collaborates with department staff, Risk Management and Human Resources, to incorporate federal, state and City policy and other rules and regulations into the development of training;
Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, accounting and finance records;
Performs site visits and training program reviews with similar external agencies and vendors to maintain current industry standard training related to City owned tools and equipment;
Assists with investigation of employee accidents, injuries and safety training;
Required to respond to Public Works Emergencies in the appropriate capacity.
Assists with following up on vehicle maintenance schedules.
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.