Safety Officer - Unit Risk Manager - Holliday Unit Job Huntsville area,Texas USA,Engineering

Position: Safety Officer I - Unit Risk Manager - Holliday Unit (028848)

Job Description

Location

United States – Texas – Huntsville

Job

Protective Service

Employment Type

Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

Pay

Monthly: $3,871.51 (RET 2.5% Less)

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Job Summary

Performs routine safety and health program work. Work involves assisting with the development of safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and assisting in investigating accidents. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Functions

Conduct inspections of unit operations and facilities to ensure compliance with established risk management guidelines, policies, and procedures; prepare evaluative reports; recommend improvements and modifications to resolve problems and deficiencies; and prepare responses to requests for information related to unit operations and activities.
Assist in investigating reported hazards, accidents, injuries, fires, and other incidents; inspect construction, remodeling, and renovation sites to ensure compliance with safety standards; conduct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) site assessments; and prepare inspection and investigative reports and recommendations.
Assist unit administration during situations that pose an imminent threat of death or serious injury; assist in implementing appropriate corrective action; and prepare reports and maintain contact with other departments and regional staff.
Monitor the use, maintenance, and storage of hazardous materials, safety equipment, and devices; and monitor environmental factors, operating procedures, safety procedures, contamination, and pollution.
Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting safety-training programs; ensure compliance with training requirements and documentation; and provide technical assistance.
Perform a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Education, Experience, and Training

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

One year full-time, wage-earning experience in criminal justice, risk management or a related field (e.g., loss control, workers’ compensation, environmental science, occupational safety, or industrial hygiene). Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.

Successful completion of the Alternate Unit Risk Manager (AURM), Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO), or Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) certification programs preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of risk management program operations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

Skill in problem-solving techniques.

Skill to evaluate, document, report, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.

Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

Skill to plan, develop, and conduct effective safety training programs.

Skill to direct activities and operations in hazardous situations or incidents.

Skill to operate environmental-, health-, and safety-related instruments and equipment preferred.

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

A. Physical

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions

Working inside and outside, around machines with…


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