CDOC Safety Coordinator State

Overview

Life Safety Coordinator position will create, implement and maintain safety program practices that assure compliance with American Correctional Association Standards, as well as compliance with all federal, state and local fire codes, health standards and hazardous materials regulations by observing operations, conditions, incidents, procedures or physical surroundings and equipment.

Who May Apply: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Location: Buena Vista, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer opportunities for distinctive career advancement, strong retirement benefits, medical and dental plans, disability coverage, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

Note:

Certain sections below describe the responsibilities, qualifications and process for this position.

• Ensures staff have access to, are trained to, and understand the facility emergency plan; possesses thorough knowledge of the facility emergency plan and hot spot locations.
• Provide annual updates to fire prevention, hazardous material and worker safety operations procedure manuals.
• Create lesson plans and instruct on fire work safety, hazardous materials, self-contained breathing apparatus usage, suppression equipment, officer survival techniques and first aid.
• Assesses facility needs and compiles budget requests for equipment and supplies essential to the safety program.
• Monitors compliance with American Correctional Association Standards and with federal, state, local fire codes, health standards, hazardous materials requirements and safety standards.
• Conducts fire/evacuation drills and fire suppression equipment checks.
• Advises management on inspection results and facility needs to meet standards and codes.
• Reviews construction/renovation plans for life-safety issues.
• Schedules and inspects the facility for hazardous conditions relating to fire, hazardous materials and worker safety.
• Recommends or takes immediate corrective action when unsafe conditions pose imminent danger to life or property.
• Ensures annual fire inspections are completed and initiates action if deficiencies are noted.
• Investigates all fires and work site accidents to determine cause and origin.

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, occupational health, health administration, industrial hygiene, public health, industrial arts, industrial relations, hazardous materials, risk management or related field. Transcripts must be attached and show college/university name, degree type, date conferred, applicant name, and student  SSN.
• Two years of professional work experience in risk management, occupational health, life safety, or code enforcement with a municipality, including inspections and staff training.

Substitutions: A combination of professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor’s degree. A master’s or doctorate may substitute for the degree and some experience as described.

Preferred Qualifications include experience training others on life safety, public speaking, and various certifications related to fire safety and hazardous materials (examples listed in the original posting).

Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to manage a comprehensive facility-wide program; analytical and critical thinking; organizational; communication; and ability to work under stress. All applicants must meet the minimum…