SAFETY SPECIALIST I/II

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

3d•$23 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Farmington is seeking a Safety Specialist I/II to join their Electric Utility/Compliance department. This full-time, regular position works Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hiring level (I or II) will depend on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The role is responsible for compiling and maintaining OSHA, EPA, and DOT programs and records, performing assessments, and preparing documentation for regulatory agencies. The specialist will also participate in the development and implementation of the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program, assist work groups with hazard identification and assessment, and support compliance with EHS regulations. Employees in this position are considered confidential and must maintain utmost confidentiality regarding employee records and business information.

Requirements

Safety Specialist I: Associates degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field, or equivalent combination of education and previous safety experience.
Safety Specialist II: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
Safety Specialist II: Five years progressive experience directly managing safety programs.
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, consensus standards (NMSA, NMAC, OSHA, NMEPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, IFC, CGA, NFPA, MUTCD, NMOC).
Knowledge of OSHA reporting (300, 300a, 301), confined space, HazCom, Job Hazard Analysis, inspection procedures, incident prevention, incident investigation techniques, and safety and environmental education and training.
Excellent computer knowledge and skills.
Effective oral communication skills to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to speak to large groups of employees (public speaking).
Effective written communication skills to create and deliver reports to senior management.
Ability to establish and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with employees at all levels in the organizations and external entities (OSHA, EPA, NMED, and DOT).
Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.
Ability to carry out assigned tasks and projects to their completion with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and with multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain the confidential nature of the Safety Office and the Insurance & Benefits office.
Extensive background checks required.
Must participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.
Must be able to wear a respirator when required.

Nice To Haves

Previous environmental, health and safety experience is preferred for Safety Specialist I.

Responsibilities

Compile and maintain OSHA, EPA, and DOT programs and records.
Perform assessments and analyses, and follow up with the Safety and Security Officer.
Prepare professional level documentation packages for submittal to regulatory agencies.
Maintain documentation for the various EHS programs.
Respond to requests for data, analysis, and reports for internal and external groups.
Participate in the development, implementation, and assessment of the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.
Aid departmental/divisional work groups in hazard identification and assessment.
Assist in implementing programs and practices that support compliance with EHS regulations.
Coordinate and conduct safe observations, spot inspections, and facility inspections, using hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques.
Participate in the development and delivery of required environmental, health, and safety training.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental standards, laws, and policy.
Prepare reporting documents and distribute reports.
Prepare documents and graphs for tracking incident rates, lost work days, and incident trends.
Participate in administering the City's medical surveillance and drug and alcohol programs.
Conduct and/or assist in incident investigations to determine root cause.
Prepare incident investigation reports of the findings.
Coordinate with the Safety and Security Officer in developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
Compile, record, and prepare data for OSHA reporting (300, 300a, 301), Hazardous Waste report, DOT MIS report, TIER I/TIER II.
Maintain records of the EHS function, including OSHA and EPA filings and logs, and other reports for outside agencies.
Maintain training records and assemble injured worker data.
Participate in the development of the fire prevention program for City employees, including Emergency Action Plans.
Administer the annual fire extinguisher maintenance program and the annual sprinkler system inspection and test program.
Assist in the administration of the City's environmental management system.
Administer the waste management contract.
Coordinate hazardous and universal waste management activities.
Assist in the administration and provide technical advice on the medical surveillance program.
Work with environmental, health, and safety advisory committees to promote and provide safety expertise.
Plan, develop, schedule, and deliver EHS education and training programs.
Develop, create, and/or modify safety regulations and/or processes to increase safety awareness and decrease safety incidents.
Analyze and evaluate hazardous conditions and assign risk assessment codes.
Interface with and represent City interests to local, state, and federal agencies.
Recommend and develop control measures for identified hazards and associated risks.
Work closely with the Workers' Compensation Program to determine lost work days and ensure incident/accident reporting procedures are followed.
Operate a City vehicle to locations throughout the City's service area to provide support services to other departments, including transporting employees for drug and alcohol testing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public.
Travel to attend seminars, conferences, and training classes to enhance knowledge on environmental laws, safety regulations, best safety practices, and to add or maintain current safety certifications.