Safety Enforcement Officer III - Department of Public Works

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

12d•$65,159 - $79,451•Onsite

About The Position

A Safety Enforcement Officer III investigates and enforces the occupational safety and health hazard rules and regulations at City work sites and schedules, assigns and reviews the case work of safety enforcement officers. Work of this class involves leading Safety Enforcement Officers but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may include evening, weekend and flexible hours. Work is performed at various work sites throughout City government where there are unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Work may require moderate physical exertion including bending, stretching and climbing ladders.

Requirements

Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Have four years of experience in the investigation and enforcement of occupational safety and health and vehicular regulations in the work place.
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with application at time of applying.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic training and administrative techniques.

Responsibilities

Investigates and enforces the occupational safety and health hazard rules and regulations at City work sites.
Schedules, assigns and reviews the case work of safety enforcement officers.
Leads Safety Enforcement Officers.
Conducts safety investigations.
Presents and defends findings and recommendations.
Determines through observation and discussion with employees the existence of safety or health hazards on the work site and the use of vehicles.
Analyzes facts, identifies patterns, draws conclusions and devises measures to correct health and safety hazards.
Evaluates data, compares data to existing standards, draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
Schedules and coordinates the investigation and processing of safety and health hazard cases.
Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
Assigns, reviews and corrects the work of others.
Writes detailed reports based on documented findings and observations.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City, State and Federal government personnel at all levels.