Safety Specialist II

Pasco County, FL • New Port Richey, FL

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About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SAFETY SPECIALIST II! Responsible specialized administrative and field work in promoting and maintaining an accident prevention and safety program. Safety Specialist II position provides a possible career path for advancement to a Safety Specialist III when education, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.

Requirements

• Knowledge of codes, standards and regulations related to occupational safety and health programs.
• Knowledge of workplace accident investigation analysis and the requirements for use of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of safety programs, public relations and safety training education principles.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection.
• Ability to conduct investigations, inspections and studies in occupational safety principles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assemble and conduct training sessions relevant to safety risk factors and accident prevention.
• Ability to maintain accurate work records and prepare reports from records and other source data.
• Ability to establish effective work relationships.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational, Health or Environmental Safety, Public Administration or related field and five (5) years of experience in industrial safety.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Powerpoint and Word programs, or similar software.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and organizes safety and health programs relevant to equipment operation and accident prevention for employees.
• Recommends changes in safety programs to keep pace with technological advancements and evaluates and recommends changes in job procedures due to safety requirements.
• Conducts safety inspections and worksite visits to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County directives and prepares reports and summaries based on findings of inspections and investigations. Conducts vehicle and facility inspections relevant to accident prevention.
• Conducts field work in safety education and training and assists supervisors on employee safety training and educational programs.
• Recommends purchases of safety equipment.
• Analyzes trends in workplace accidents.
• Analyzes workplace accidents and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
• Coordinates with other departments regarding their safety needs.
• Conducts safety and health courses.
• Assists Risk Management with Pasco County Drug and Alcohol Reporting and Testing program; assists in determining fitness for duty, reasonable suspicion or post-accident testing and inspection of testing facilities.
• Responsible for all county Drug and Alcohol reporting requirements to Federal, State and Local entities.
• Emergency Activation Coordination including logistics and sheltering for residents.
• Performs other work as necessary.

Benefits

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees