Senior Manager, Occupational Safety And Health

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

A management position within Safety and Emergency Management’s Office of Safety responsible for coordinating enterprise-wide health and safety programs and services. The incumbent provides management support for district-wide health and safety efforts, oversees compliance and training, conducts and supports assessments and audits, and helps reduce organizational health and safety risks. The position also supports emergency preparedness and incident response, including service on the District Incident Management Team and providing management support to the Emergency Operations Center during activations. The role reports to the Director, Occupational Safety and Health and supervises the Manager and Administrator of Occupational Safety and Health. It is a twelve-month, non-bargaining-unit position with an eight-hour workday. The incumbent is designated critical personnel, must maintain 24-hour availability via a wireless device, and may be called back or held over during emergencies. The role involves work indoors and outdoors, including in all weather conditions and potential exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, biohazards, and electrical or mechanical hazards. Evening and weekend work and extended hours may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in safety management, public health, or a related field, and three years of experience in organizational safety assessments, inspections, staff training, and program development; or an accepted alternative qualification pathway.
Alternative pathways include a Certified Safety Professional or similar certification and at least five years of relevant experience, or at least seven years of progressive relevant experience, or a comprehensive combination of the stated qualifications.
Complete FEMA Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 and National Incident Management System courses 300 and 400 within 12 months of employment.
OSHA General Industry Certification.
Possess and maintain a State of Florida driver’s license and proof of insurability.
Successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment.
Demonstrated ability to work within an enterprise risk or safety portfolio.
Knowledge and experience applying contemporary risk and safety principles, practices, technologies, and techniques.
Ability to apply Florida Department of Education State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) and associated codes and standards.
Knowledge of federal and state workplace safety regulations, including OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
Ability to work within pedestrian, traffic, and vehicle safety programs.
Ability to conduct health-related inspections, including food service and sanitation inspections.
Strong project management skills and ability to work within cross-functional project teams.
Ability to apply continuous improvement methods.
Strong analytical, problem-identification, and resolution capabilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting ideas and clearly communicating plans, policies, and procedures to internal customers, team members, and senior leadership.
Accountability, personal integrity, and emotional maturity.
Ability to work effectively, continuously, and discreetly with confidential and potentially sensitive information.
Commitment to working with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to use personal protective equipment and other public safety equipment provided by the district.
Maintain regular access to a cell phone and a motor vehicle, personal or agency, for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide management support for enterprise-wide health and safety programs and apply prevention-based measures to reduce organizational risk.
Develop and monitor trend analysis for safety compliance, training, and instructional needs; maintain documentation and data analysis.
Oversee the district’s emergency life-saving measures program, develop training curriculum, coordinate training, and audit compliance.
Conduct pedestrian and traffic safety assessments and lead related awareness, outreach, and educational programs; serve on the SafeWalk Committee and liaise with local officials.
Conduct health and safety inspections, report findings, and work with site administrators to address deficiencies.
Work with principals and Executive Area Directors to improve the safety of the learning environment.
Design standard operating procedures and best practices for district-wide safety protocols and equipment operation.
Collaborate with work location administrators to develop site-specific health and safety plans.
Collaborate with district partners to support timely responses to crises and emerging events.
Perform audits of district health and safety programs for compliance with policies, procedures, SREF, and OSHA requirements; report findings and provide technical assistance.
Deliver health and safety education and training, engage stakeholders, establish training requirements, and produce training matrices and reports.
Develop and maintain relationships with the Department of Health concerning pandemic preparedness and health and safety issues.
Oversee applicable health and safety compliance requirements, collect compliance data, support timely reporting, and maintain compliance records.
Collect and analyze health and safety incident data, recommend and implement approved prevention and mitigation strategies, and monitor their effectiveness.
Support integrated health and safety plans, procedures, and training, and promote a unified safety culture; serve on the Safety Council.
Serve on the District Incident Management Team and provide management support to the Emergency Operations Center during activations.
Represent the district on working groups and maintain professional relationships with local counterparts and professional associations.
Provide technical expertise to district leaders and keep the director informed about critical departmental issues.
Assume leadership of the Office of Occupational Safety and Health in the director’s absence and serve on the department leadership team.
Assist with department budgets, initiatives, personnel, programs, resources, and strategic plans.
Develop leadership in subordinates and ensure timely, accurate information and quality of information maintained by supervised staff.
Follow applicable district policies and procedures, including HRMD and fixed-asset guidelines, and keep current with technology, research, trends, and best practices.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.