Safety Program Administrator (FMD)

Travis County•Various County Facilities, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Program Administrator develops, administers, implements, and evaluates occupational safety programs for a County department. The role coordinates with senior management to identify and prioritize safety initiatives, leads accident and incident investigations, documents safety violations, and recommends corrective actions. It works with management to ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and practices. The position manages the operations and staff of the Travis County Child Safety Program, including supervisory staff. It establishes and manages program goals, objectives, initiatives, and budgets. This classification develops, implements, and coordinates health, safety, and loss-prevention programs and may require a flexible work schedule to meet departmental needs. The role supervises staff and training, conducts safety education, responds to and investigates serious incidents, reviews injury and accident reports, monitors workers’ compensation claims, and develops prevention measures. It also manages PPE and supply budgets and inventories, analyzes program operations, and inspects facilities and playgrounds. Employees may be assigned to business continuity efforts outside their normal job functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Safety Engineering, or a directly related field.
Three years of directly related demonstrated experience, including two years of supervisory or management experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance, including a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
One of the following credentials: Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional, or Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO).
Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques; County policies, procedures, and terminology; and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of NHTSA Safe Routes to School and Adult School Crossing Guard guidelines, playground safety guidelines and regulations, the Child Safety Act, and OSHA.
Knowledge of workers’ compensation procedures, the Texas Workers’ Compensation Program, and TWCC Field Safety designation.
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, HIPAA, Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements, and accepted risk management and loss-control practices.
Knowledge of investigative methods, work management and leadership, negotiating, interviewing, computer equipment and software, business writing, and report preparation.
Skill in managing, training, developing, assigning, coaching, and evaluating staff; verbal and written communication; time management and prioritization; customer service; analysis of complex scientific and regulatory information; problem solving and conflict resolution; and policy and procedure development.
Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize, direct, implement, and monitor staff work; gather and analyze information; present complex information in non-technical language; manage multiple tasks and deadlines; establish goals; research and develop programs and policies; facilitate meetings and projects; adapt to change; exercise initiative; and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities and functions described for the role.

Nice To Haves

Certified Industrial Hygienist.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Professional Truck Driver Instructor.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage subordinate staff, including participating in interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, discipline, and performance appraisal.
Identify staff development and training needs; supervise and review staff work and provide feedback and professional development.
Identify, develop, schedule, and conduct safety meetings and specialized safety and accident-prevention training.
Coordinate with managers and supervisors on safety education and training related to trends and indicators.
Respond to critical and serious accidents or incidents, including after-hours incidents as necessary; investigate and prepare findings.
Investigate accidents and incidents using photographs, sketches, notes, interviews, and document reviews to assess preventability.
Conduct investigations relating to workers’ compensation and safety complaints or concerns.
Review and update safety policies, write procedures, and disseminate information to support regulatory compliance.
Recommend safety programs, practices, and enforcement actions to management.
Collect, compile, analyze, and report data on injuries, accidents, and property loss; prepare summaries of losses.
Monitor lost-time injuries and workers’ compensation claims and develop corrective or preventive actions.
Review injury, illness, and accident investigation reports and follow up as needed.
Develop and determine program performance measures.
Manage the department-wide PPE and supplies budget; purchase supplies and maintain inventory for program operations.
Analyze program operations and determine best practices; provide specialized recommendations to management.
Schedule and conduct loss-prevention inspections and evaluations of facilities and playgrounds.
Receive and evaluate safety concerns reported by management and employees.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.