AWWU SAFETY COORDINATOR - Range 16 / NON

Municipality of Anchorage•3000 Arctic Blvd., AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator works under the general direction of the AWWU Occupational Health & Safety Manager and enforces the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility’s safety and security programs. The role inspects facilities, divisions, equipment, and working conditions for compliance with applicable safety codes; develops division safety and security programs with supervisors and the Safety Manager; and provides expertise and guidance on safety codes, practices, OSHA general industry standards, Industrial Hygiene, and Fire Code provisions. The position organizes and conducts first aid and safety training in coordination with AWWU’s Training Specialist; oversees contracted security performance at AWWU headquarters; manages and schedules contracted Industrial Hygiene services; and coordinates respiratory fit testing and fire drills. It prepares reports and recommendations concerning the Industrial Hygiene, Respiratory Fit, and fire safety programs, and analyzes accident and compensation-claim data to identify ways to reduce costs and lost time. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is located at 3000 Arctic Boulevard and normally works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The employee must be able to participate in major emergencies or disasters, which may involve 12-hour shifts continuing for 72 hours or more, at any time, seven days a week.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field; OR an associate degree in a specified or related discipline and six years of such experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in a specified or related discipline and four years of such experience; OR a master’s degree in a specified or related discipline and two years of such experience.
Specified degree fields include Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety.
Possess or obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory criminal, education, and employment history background check at time of hire.
Obtain American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications within 90 days of hire.
Obtain American Red Cross or American Heart Organization AED certification, or equivalent, within 90 days of hire.
Ability to participate in major emergencies or disasters, potentially involving 12-hour shifts for 72 hours or more, at any time, seven days a week.
Legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Region 10 Authorized General Industry.

Responsibilities

Enforce AWWU safety and security programs.
Inspect facilities, divisions, equipment, and working conditions for compliance with safety codes.
Draft division safety and security programs with division supervisors and AWWU’s Safety Manager.
Organize and conduct first aid and safety seminars, lectures, and training sessions with AWWU’s Training Specialist.
Provide expertise on safety codes, rules, and practices, including OSHA general industry safety standards, Industrial Hygiene, and Fire Code provisions.
Oversee contracted security performance at AWWU headquarters, including security guard duties, for compliance with contract specifications.
Manage and schedule contracted Industrial Hygiene services.
Coordinate AWWU respiratory fit testing.
Write reports on the Industrial Hygiene, Respiratory Fit, and fire safety programs, including substantive recommendations for improvement.
Coordinate Utility fire drills and reporting.
Analyze accident-rate and compensation-claim data to develop methods to reduce costs and lost time.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix.