Safety Officer (Risk Management / HR)

City of Suffolk•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, responsible for course development, training scheduling, training, documentation, field inspections, and compliance monitoring. The Safety Officer is the designated person for the City responsible for developing and implementing the safety compliance program for the City. The position is responsible for safety training program development, training of staff, training documentation, routine site inspections, special inspections, and site consultations, Virginia Occupational and Safety Health Act (VAOSHA) and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliance verification, work site accident investigation, and assistance with equipment procurement. The Safety Officer will work with Department Administration, Division Managers, field staff, engineering consultants, and contractors associated with City projects, State safety officials, and the public. The Safety Officer reports to the Risk Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in Safety ; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and experience and abilities.
Requires a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Develops or procures all necessary training materials or training professionals for presentation on the full range of safety programs necessary to ensure VAOSHA compliance for the City.
Conducts all necessary safety training for the full range of safety programs necessary to ensure the City's VAOSHA and federal MUTCD compliance.
Ensures that the safety training program documentation, including employee training files, meet the requirements of the VAOSHA regulations.
Directs the affairs of the Safety Committee and maintains close communication with administration.
Establishes the training programs to ensure that all safety needs are met.
Ensures that both existing and new employees are adequately trained in all safety related areas and that special training efforts are set up to accommodate staff down time associated with inclement weather, in addition to the normal schedule.
Conducts regular work zone inspections, spot inspections, and facility audits of all City Department work sites including swimming pool, playgrounds and recreation centers to assist in establishing safety procedures and to ensure safety procedures are being understood and utilized.
Assists staff with special situations, advising on special procedures and processes required when necessary.
Documents non-compliance by City staff or contractors working for the City.
Works and consults with Departmental Administrative staff and Division Managers to implement corrective action measures.
Conducts safety program assessments to identify department program deficiencies.
Maintains OSHA 300 Logs for all departments
Implements special training efforts as necessary.
Develops and implements safety policies to help reduce accidents/injuries and ensure VAOSHA compliance.
Conducts and develops job hazard analysis to determine and establish proper work procedures that will eliminate/ prevent hazards and result in fewer injuries; assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls.
May review city vehicle accidents/ incidents and making recommendations for corrective actions and possible measures to be taken for future prevention.
May represent the City of Suffolk on The Hampton Roads Disabilities Board.
Performs other related duties as required.