Safety Coordinator Job Merced area,California USA,Engineering

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, to recommend resolutions to problems ofvarious levels of complexity in the safety, health, and environmental disciplines including developing risk assessments and regulatory compliance programs; to monitor processes; to conduct or coordinate related training activities with employees, management, consultants and service providers to assist with compliance of applicable laws and regulations; and to perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS

Incumbents in this class are responsible for assisting the Department in meeting State and Federal standards for a safe work place and as a resource to management regarding occupational safety, environmental and health requirements. This may include training of employees; inspection of work sites and practices for adherence to safety requirements; and research of regulatory requirements. The incumbent recommends policy in compliance with Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA regulations and standards, as well as local environmental health compliance regulations;

advises management regarding adherence to safety standards; and makes safety related recommendations to the Department Head and other Management staff.

REPORTS TO

Director of Public Works or designee.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory classification.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assist management to ensure safety practices are followed.

Interpret safety, health and environment regulations to determine relevance to City operations; devise strategies and procedures for compliance; and evaluate changes to operations and maintenance procedures to ensure they do not adversely affect safety, health, and/or the environment.

Offer safety guidance for the preparation of proposals, hazardous materials business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Evaluate and analyze trends, barriers to performance of safe work, and root causes of accidents; assist management with developing action plans to eliminate hazards or develop controls for hazards; coordinate with management and employees to implement controls from results of hazard analysis; and maintain documentation of hazard identification, elimination and mitigation measures, and safety and training programs implemented.

Coordinate and conduct on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.

Consult and advise the City to remain compliant with City, State, and Federal regulations.

Monitor and evaluate motor vehicle operations including environmental hazards, workplace safety, ergonomics, and the DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Implement programs encouraging safe working practices; research, recommend, and develop safety education and cost-effective training materials.

Oversee and provide direction to the Public Works Employee Safety Committee on Occupational Health & Safety issues.

Advise safety committees, supervisors, and management on the best methods to resolve environmental, health, and safety concerns including engineering and administrative controls and personal protective equipment.

Conduct new-hire occupational health, safety, and environmental orientation.

Assist management with the investigation, documentation and reporting of vehicle accidents, occupational injuries or illnesses, property damage claims, and related incidents; compile, analyze, interpret, and report accident, loss, and exposure statistical data; and assist the Support Services Department in processing of accident or injury reports, claims, or investigative findings.

Develop and administer specialized environmental compliance programs related to the storage, handling, inventory, and disposal methods of hazardous waste; track waste manifests and maintain the hazardous materials business plan for the department; and ensure proper training and documentation of City employees.

Oversee and assist with administering department wide hazardous waste safety programs, identifying safe methods for disposal, ensure proper documentation and training requirements for handling and disposal of hazardous materials or hazardous waste streams associated with City employees.

Oversee hearing tests as required.

Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Pertinent federal, state and local safety laws and…