Safety & Training Specialist - FINANCE

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

4d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with the County’s Safety Program, including implementing the County’s Respiratory Protection Program. Performs technical work in the protection of life and safety by assessing PPE needs and fit testing emergency service personnel and other county employees. Develops and delivers training on proper fit and use of PPE in accordance with OSHA standards; performs the technical work of fit testing County employees. The position will also provide training and other safety related work which align with County needs as determined by the Safety and Training Officer. This position may work in environments that could cause health related issues without proper precautions, including exposure to viruses, bacteria, or other infectious or toxic agents.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
This position acts under the designated authority of the Medical Director to review MEQs, and per Sedgwick County policy therefore must be a licensed EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, LPN, or hold a similar medical license.
Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid U.S. driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience with respiratory devices.
One year of providing training to adults.
Associate’s Degree.
OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

Test County employees who are required to wear N95, PAPR, SCBAs or other respiratory devices.
Understand quantitative fit testing methodology. Work with employees to ensure a positive fit test experience. Able to read and analyze active graphs.
Assure computer and fit test machine are working and each test is tracked correctly in the system.
Prepare reports for departments and Risk Management Director.
Ensure all documents are stored properly in accordance with retention schedules.
Annual review of policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current practices. Recommend updates as necessary.
Inspect department’s PPE for proper storage, cleaning, and quantity needs. Ensure departments are utilizing PPE on hand and ordering PPE through Emergency Management’s PPE Warehouse.
Assist with development and presentation of safety training through in-person and online formats
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety training
Assist with Safety Committees and Accident Review Boards as needed
Assist with Annual Employee Safety Survey and other safety initiatives
Assist with safety inspections as needed
Assist the Risk Manager with the development and review of Risk Management Policies