Safety Specialist

Posting number: 2601263

Department: Solid Waste Management

Division: SW-Central Svcs

Job classification: Safety Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Waste Management, Miscellaneous

SummaryReview and assess safety conditions in City facilities, vehicles and equipment; ensure that the City employees work in a safe environment and perform a variety of other related activities in support of the assigned areas of responsibility. Coordinate safety and loss prevention activities; conduct accident investigations; perform research and develop and deliver safety training. Train and mentor field operational management regarding safety process; serve as a team member on the safety assessment review committee; and counsel and coach employees who routinely work in environments with high risk to safety.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Examples of dutiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonableaccommodation.

1. Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate loss prevention program activities including the completion of facility inspections, accident investigations, policy and operational analysis and emergency planning operations.
2. Evaluate standard operating procedures of high risk City departments and divisions; identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff.
3. Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of industrial safety and related services.
4. Participate in the development of safety education and safety training programs; conduct training sessions as required.
5. Monitor and inspect City facilities for compliance with environmental requirements including noise, equipment layout, air quality and electromagnetic fields.
6. Respond to and investigate citizen or employee complaints regarding potential safety hazards.
7. Conduct safety inspections of a variety of City owned vehicles including automotive and heavy equipment.
8. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required.
9. Promote sound and effective safety practices; make presentations and distribute brochures to civic organizations.
10. Provide technical safety information and compliance requirements to city management staff, employees and contractors.
11. Conduct analysis of standard operating procedures in high risk jobs to develop safe working practices.
12. Develop materials and conduct training sessions on safety programs to meet City safety objectives.
13. Review safety accident investigation reports of employee injuries; determine cause and recommend preventive measures.
14. As assigned, administer the COP, defensive driving and safe operator permit program.
15. Maintain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) book.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of industrial safety; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QualificationsEducation directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. 
Associate's degree or a two (2) year technical certificate from an accredited college or university in environmental science, business administration, safety, vehicle maintenance, or related field; and

Four (4) years of driving experience which required the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B at time of hire.  Class B license holders are required to obtain a Class A license within one (1) year from the date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Must successfully complete and obtain OSHA 511 Certificate within one (1) year from date of hire.
Must successfully complete and obtain CPR Instructor Certification within one (1) year from date of hire. Supplemental informationEnvironmental:
Inside work environment; travel from site to site; exposure to inclement weather conditions; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals; possible exposure to toxic materials.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.