Senior Risk Management and Safety Specialist

MOS Codes: 1S000 (Air Force), 035 (Coast Guard)

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Business, Public Administration, or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in health and safety programs or risk management.

MOS Codes: 1S000 (Air Force), 035 (Coast Guard)

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Business, Public Administration, or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in health and safety programs or risk management.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

Under general direction, provide support and oversee the design, analysis, review, administration, and implementation of the City of El Paso’s occupational health and safety (OHS) programs.

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) governance:
  Research, review, and draft OHS policies, plans, programs, and procedures at the strategic level. Develop detailed solutions to complex safety problems. Coordinate activities with other departments and divisions. Review documents from departments and divisions for compliance with relevant regulations. Provide mentorship to department staff and safety representatives on OHS duties, roles, and responsibilities.
• Safety and risk management functions:
  Conduct hazard identification to detect and categorize conditions, activities, or materials that could cause harm to people, property, or the environment. Conduct risk assessment by evaluating identified hazards for the likelihood and severity of harm. Develop hazard control measures utilizing the “Hierarchy of Controls” to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Lead investigations to identify root causes and contributing factors that led to the incident.
• Safety assurance:
  Conduct OHS inspections, audits, and employee monitoring for compliance with established OHS policies, plans, programs, and procedures. Prepare written reports, data analysis reports, incident reports, and post-incident investigation reports.
• Safety promotion/communication functions:
  Plan, develop, and present OHS safety training material. Assist in the development of “Safety Newsletter” articles, conducting OHS communication with City and Department leadership. Engage the general workforce on OHS topics, work environment, and work procedures.
• Risk management and claims:
  Assist in the research, analysis, and drafting of Risk Management and Claims policies, plans, programs, and procedures. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans. Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization. Support the research and development of training materials concerning risk management and/or claims. Provide training and support to staff on risk-related issues.
• Supervise assigned staff:
  Assign, schedule, guide, and monitor work. Appraise employee performance and review subordinate supervisors’ appraisals. Provide training and development. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Identify and resolve staff differences, conflicts, and deficiencies. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, discipline, termination, promotion, or other employee status changes. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.

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Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental…