SENIOR MANAGER, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A management position within Safety and Emergency Management’s Office of Safety (OS) responsible for coordinating enterprise-wide health and safety programs and services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of safety management, public health or related area of study and three (3) years of experience and successful employment utilizing knowledge of organizational safety assessments, inspections, staff training, program development
Professional certification (Certified Safety Professional or similar) preferred and a minimum of Five (5) years of experience and successful employment utilizing knowledge of organizational safety assessments, inspections, staff training, program development and presentation of recommendations to senior administrator required
Seven (7) years or more of progressive experience and successful employment utilizing knowledge of organizational safety assessments, inspections, staff training, program development and presentation of recommendations to senior administrator required
A comprehensive combination of the above qualifications
Completion of FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, 800 and National Incident Management System 300 and 400 courses within 12-months of employment.
OSHA General Industry Certification.
Must possess and maintain a State of Florida driver’s license and proof of insurability as a condition of employment.
Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment.
Demonstrated ability to work within an enterprise risk or safety portfolio.
Knowledge and experience in applying contemporary risk and safety principles, practices, technologies and techniques.
Ability to apply the Florida Department of Education State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) and various codes and standards adopted by SREF.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to workplace safety to include OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
Ability to work within pedestrian, traffic and vehicle safety programs.
Ability to conduct health-related inspections to include those for food service operations and other areas required to meet sanitation standards.
Excellent project management skills and proven ability to work within cross-functional project teams.
Ability to apply principles of continuous improvement methods within the work environment.
Possesses strong analytical, problem identification and resolution capabilities.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, effectively presenting ideas and providing plans, policies and procedures in a clear and concise manner to internal customers, team members and senior leadership.
Capability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of accountability, personal integrity and emotional maturity.
Demonstrated ability to effectively, continuously and discreetly work with confidential and potentially sensitive information.
Commitment to working with individuals from diverse socio- economic and cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.
Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.
Provide management support for enterprise-wide health and safety programs. Apply proactive prevention-based measures to reduce the organization’s exposure to health and safety-related risks.
Develop and monitor a system for trend analysis for safety compliance, training, and instructional needs.
Maintain documentation and data analysis within SmartSheets, Google Drive and District Share Point.
Oversee and develop the district’s emergency life-saving measures program (i.e., AED, bleeding control kit, trauma kit, etc.). Establish training curriculum, coordinate training services. Audit program for compliance to standards.
Perform pedestrian and traffic safety assessments in support of the SafeWalk program. Lead pedestrian and traffic safety awareness, outreach and educational programs. Serve on the SafeWalk Committee and liaison with local officials for the improvement of traffic safety for our walking and bicycling students.
Conduct health and safety inspections to ensure school and workplace safety. Report findings, and work with site administrators to address deficiencies.
Work with principals and the Executive Area Directors to provide continuous improvement in providing a safe learning environment.
Design Standard Operating Procedures and best practices for district-wide safety protocols and the operation of equipment and tools.
Collaborate with work location administrators in writing site specific health and safety plans.
Collaborate with District partners in delivering accurate and timely response during a crisis or emerging event.
Follow Federal and State laws, as well as School Board Policies.
Perform audits of district health and safety programs to determine compliance with policies, procedures, SREF and OSHA regulations and statutes. Report findings and provide technical assistance to address deficiencies.
Deliver health and safety education and training programs. Engage stakeholders through awareness and outreach activities. Utilize a variety of educational methods to develop stakeholder skills in health and safety. Work with risk and other safety units to establish and communicate district health and safety training requirements. Produce integrated training matrix. Collect results and produce reports.
Develop and maintain relationships with Department of Health, to ensure that district is prepared for pandemic and other health and safety related issues are handled in a professional manner and to ensure compliance.
Oversee applicable health and safety compliance requirements. Manage with the collection of compliance data, and support the timely completion of reports. Maintain all compliance records.
Collect and analyze data and information on health and safety incidents. Recommend mitigation and prevention solutions. Implement approved strategies and monitor outcomes to determine efficacy. Work with risk and other safety units to maintain district health and safety standards. Assist in developing integrated health and safety plans, procedures and training. Support a unified health and safety strategy encouraging a culture of safety. Serve on the Safety Council.
Serve as a member of the District Incident Management Team (DIMT). Provide management support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during periods of activation.
Represent the school district on various working groups and foster positive relationships within these cohorts.
Provides technical expertise to district leaders.
Keep the director informed on critical issues within the department.
Assume leadership of the Office of Occupational Safety and Health in the absence of the director; may provide leadership to ensure consistency of operations. Serve as sitting member of department leadership team, attends meetings.
Maintain close professional relationships with local counterparts. Participate in relevant professional associations to remain current on knowledge and skills. Assist in the overall administration and management of department budgets, initiatives, personnel, programs, resources and strategic plans to ensure that priorities are established and satisfied.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
Develop leadership in subordinates.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.