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GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs intermediate
professional work overseeing the City’s safety and loss control programs;
does related work as required. Work is performed under
regular supervision
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
Directs the City’s safety and
loss prevention programs;
Develops and monitors the
implementation and effectiveness of policies, procedures and work guidelines
that affect both employee safety and the safety of the public;
Ensures that the City is in
compliance with Federal, State, and local safety regulations;
Reviews and updates existing
procedures and work guidelines to ensure current compliance and
effectiveness in preventing accidents, unsafe conditions, or work methods;
Provides assistance in the
modification and purchases of personal safety equipment;
Informs management of new
regulations, their requirements, and impact on City operations;
Conducts regular inspections of
City facilities to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and
acceptable safety standards;
Reviews department safety
procedures to ensure that they are adequate;
Develops and conducts training
programs required to comply with governmental regulations, safe work
methods, proper use of tools and equipment;
Investigates accidents,
injuries, worker’s compensation, and liability claims;
Makes recommendations
for corrective action to eliminate or reduce conditions that are not
in compliance or may result in accidents or injuries to City employees or
the public;
Prepares detailed reports and
arranges for witnesses to appear at legal proceedings;
Recommends corrective action to
eliminate the hazardous conditions or act that was responsible for
accidents, injuries, and/or claims.
RELATED TASKS:
Performs related tasks as
required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and
practices related to industrial safety; thorough knowledge of Federal and
State laws and regulations regarding occupational safety; general knowledge
of the function and operation of departments; thorough knowledge of OSHA
laws and regulations; some knowledge of the duties, responsibility-ties and
equipment used in municipal government; ability to analyze work conditions
and recommend alternative methods and procedures; ability
to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to
prepare detailed reports; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with associates; possesses firmness and tact in
enforcing safety standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience
equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major
course work in occupational safety and considerable experience in the
administration of safety programs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of valid State of
Florida Driver’s license . |
