Safety Specialist II

SAFETY SENSITIVE-YES

UNIFORM REQUIRED-NO

Assists in the development and administration of LRWRA safety program, safety training and related safety activities. Assists in the development and publication of safety policies and procedures. Maintains a safe work environment for all employees.

• Assists in the development of goals, priorities, and objectives for safety and safety related training.
• Coordinates and presents safety training programs, including arranging specialized training by outside vendors when necessary.
• Maintains employee safety and training records.
• Responds to questions and resolves employee concerns regarding health and safety.
• Works with supervisor on the development and implementation of safety incentive and reward programs.
• Monitors and maintains Safety Data Sheet program.
• Serves as advisor to the safety team.
• Liaison to community organizations, such as Little Rock Fire Department, Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing, Little Rock Emergency Management and MEMS to ensure information and emergency assistance.
• Works with EHS supervisor to review, maintain and organize documents associated with the health and safety program.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct Emergency Action Response Plan (EARP) drills, including evacuation, shelter‑in‑place, severe weather, fire, chemical release, and other emergency scenarios.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct workplace exposure monitoring as needed or assigned for noise, atmospheric testing, and other safety or hazardous need and or risk.

• Coordinates and conducts scheduled and unscheduled worksite audits to ensure compliance with LRWRA policies and procedures.
• Communicates to supervisor and notifies appropriate departmentals supervisor of safety violations, concerns, recommendations and outstanding performance recognitions.
• Works with supervisors, staff, and outside vendors to correct problems and/or recommend improvements or changes in safety procedures or equipment.
• Support contractor safety management and ensure contractors comply with site safety requirements.

• Research and make recommendations in the development and/or update of safety‑related policies, programs, procedures, or equipment.
• Conducts and maintains job hazard analysis and related procedures.

• Assists with the collection, investigation, and analysis of accident and work‑related injury/illness data. Prepare reports and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Monitors and responds to alarms at each facility.

• Follows safety practices and guidelines.
• Assists supervisor as directed.
• Performs other essential duties as assigned.
• Subject to call seven days a week with ability to respond in a timely manner in emergency situations.
• Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is for the good of the community and LRWRA.
• Represents LRWRA as a member of professional groups and/or associations.

Regular

None

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint applications.
• Knowledge of safety programs such as accident prevention, pulmonary health, hearing conservation, industrial hygiene, Haz Mat, trenching and shoring, competent person, traffic control, safety incentive programs, etc.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and codes pertaining to safety functions.
• Knowledge of methods used in the investigation, analysis, and reporting of safety incidents.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and practices.
• Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to make presentations before groups.
• Ability to conduct effective training on a variety of subjects.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to document policies and…