Safety Program Coordinator (Full Performance/Trainee)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is hiring a Safety Program Coordinator for its two-person safety team. The team manages a comprehensive safety program across DPR operations, facilities, and community activities, supporting approximately 280 permanent and 400 temporary employees, thousands of volunteers, and program participants. This hands-on, field-based position works with employees and managers to strengthen the department’s safety culture, shares departmental responsibility with a fellow coordinator, and leads designated program areas. The coordinator conducts safety inspections and assessments, identifies hazards, recommends corrective actions, and works with staff to implement and track solutions. The role also supports incident and risk management, safety training and education, departmental safety programs, safety committees, and emergency preparedness and response. The position is offered at either the Full Performance or Trainee level; a trainee’s training period may last no longer than the equivalent of 12 months, after which the employee must meet the Full Performance position’s experience, training, and proficiency requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Sciences, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a similar field.
Full Performance level: considerable experience in occupational health and safety inspection, including some program management responsibilities.
Trainee level: some experience in occupational health and safety inspection, including some program management responsibilities.
Additional education may be substituted for the experience requirement; additional experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
Possess, or obtain by appointment, a valid driver’s license and provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain an official driving record; alternatively, have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
Obtain OSHA Safety & Health Fundamentals for General Industry, Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED, and Defensive Driving Instructor certificates within 12 months of hire.
If hired at the trainee level, meet the Full Performance position’s experience, training, and proficiency requirements by or before the end of a training period of no more than the equivalent of 12 months.
Undergo a pre-employment background check covering criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history, and sign a release authorizing the County to obtain background information.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an industrial or construction environment.
Experience developing and implementing temporary traffic control plans (work zones).
Experience developing and presenting safety training and making presentations to management groups.
Experience conducting aquatic facility safety assessments.
Experience managing or coordinating disaster preparedness and responses.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Defensive Driving Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety inspections and assessments of parks, recreation centers, aquatic facilities, nature centers, offices, vehicles, construction sites, camps, and special events.
Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and partner with staff and managers to implement practical safety solutions and track them to completion.
Review employee and public incident reports, advise on follow-up, and support responses to employee injuries, vehicle accidents, and Workers’ Compensation matters in coordination with County Risk Management.
Conduct root cause analyses and evaluate incident trends; recommend preventive measures and brief staff and leadership on significant findings.
Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including OSHA 300 Logs, as well as safety documentation, reports, and data tracking.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training for employees and volunteers, including First Aid/CPR/AED, Defensive Driving, Incident Reporting, and Confined Space topics.
Promote safety awareness through communications, events, and educational initiatives, and help employees and supervisors apply safety requirements in daily operations.
Administer departmental safety programs covering emergency medical supplies (AEDs, first aid kits, and naloxone), vehicle and driver safety, and respiratory protection and fit testing.
Facilitate DPR and Parks and Natural Resources safety committees, coordinate with safety representatives across DPR, and represent DPR on County safety committees, including the Vehicle Incident Review Committee.
Support DPR emergency preparedness and Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning, including Emergency Support Functions, Emergency Operations Center activations, severe weather response, emergency sheltering, and major events such as the County Fair, coordinating with public safety, human services, schools, and other partner agencies.