Safety Officer I or II
About The Position
Safety Officer I Assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Safety Officer II Oversees or assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Technology, Business Admin or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- 1 YEAR Occupational safety, Industrial hygiene or related work areas. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
Responsibilities
- Assists in performing industrial hygiene testing of functional operations to ensure compliance with safety and/or hazardous materials regulations and minimize employee health risks/exposures.
- Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and audio-visual material.
- Inspects equipment and work areas.
- Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes, recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
- Monitors workers' compensation records.
- Plans, schedules and assists with administering training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains applicable training records.
- Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention.
- Provides safety information for bulletin boards and employees.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.
- Assists or serves as the Substance Control Officer.
- Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.
- Processes damage property claims and/or assists with tort claims and open records requests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
