Training and Safety Specialist - City
About The Position
This position is located in the Risk Management Division of the Finance Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Training and Safety Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering department-wide safety and training programs within a major department. The duties performed require the utilization of previously acquired technical knowledge and skills. Essential job functions include: identifying safety and technical training needs, developing and implementing training and safety programs; conducting safety meetings and training sessions; conducting work site safety inspections and composing and maintaining records, reports, and correspondence; identifying potential conditions for accidents and recommending alternative safety and operational procedures; and ensuring compliance with City, state and federal safety laws and regulations. Other duties and responsibilities include: insuring accident prevention and safety devices are in use; investigating and reporting job injuries and vehicle accidents involving departmental employees and/or equipment; compiling and assessing statistical data and reports; and conducting research and analysis of job injury, property damage and claims involving the department. The Training and Safety Specialist has frequent contact with departmental and City personnel at all levels and outside agency representatives to exchange information and provides assistance related to safety training programs and compliance. The job requires training of employees in various areas of safety through verbal instruction and physical demonstration. Work is normally performed with minimal supervision with general supervision given through conferences, report analysis, and observation of work by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of safe work practices, procedures and techniques.
- Knowledge of employee training and development techniques.
- Knowledge of and skill in utilizing basic research principles and practices.
- Skill in the development and presentation of training programs.
- Skill in conducting training needs assessments.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication using tact and diplomacy.
- Skill in implementing safety programs, policies and procedures.
- Skill in determining the cause and preventability of accidents and injuries.
- Skill in analyzing large amounts of data and apply principles of logical thinking.
- Ability to monitor and assess safety practices performed in field conditions.
- Ability to investigate accident claims and complaints concerning unsafe work performance.
- Ability to convey technical information in understandable format.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to relate to individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License (Operator).
Nice To Haves
- Possession of Certified Safety Professional certification or equivalent.
- Experience in creating training materials and visual safety communications.
- Skill in maintaining accurate documentation and tracking safety-related data.
- Knowledge of accident investigation processes, including root-cause analysis (RCA), near-miss reporting, and corrective action planning.
Responsibilities
- identifying safety and technical training needs
- developing and implementing training and safety programs
- conducting safety meetings and training sessions
- conducting work site safety inspections and composing and maintaining records, reports, and correspondence
- identifying potential conditions for accidents and recommending alternative safety and operational procedures
- ensuring compliance with City, state and federal safety laws and regulations
- insuring accident prevention and safety devices are in use
- investigating and reporting job injuries and vehicle accidents involving departmental employees and/or equipment
- compiling and assessing statistical data and reports
- conducting research and analysis of job injury, property damage and claims involving the department
- training of employees in various areas of safety through verbal instruction and physical demonstration
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
- A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
Education Level
No Education Listed
