Safety Manager

Purpose of the Classification

Develops, implements, and administers the City’s comprehensive occupational safety program. Promotes a proactive culture of safety, reduces organizational risk, ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations, coordinates employee safety training, investigates workplace incidents, and advises City leadership on strategies that protect employees, the public, and City assets.

• Rese:arches, develops, implements, and ensures City compliance with various personnel and safety policies.
• Conducts research into a variety of personnel and safety issues and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Promotes a proactive organizational culture emphasizing accident prevention, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Performs work site inspections and documents and communicates violations as applicable/per policy.
• Investigates incidents and Conducts root cause analyses and develops corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Develops and/or presents Safety training programs or other training programs for City employees.
• Participates and makes presentations or recommendations to Safety Committee(s) or other groups as assigned.
• Provides assistance or investigates cases for grievance and dispute resolution, and for tort claims or other legal disputes against the City.
• Conducts audits for Safety and Health program compliance concerns.
• Identifies, orders, maintains and/or recommends departmental safety equipment.
• Prepares written and verbal reports, exhibits, findings, recommendations and statistical compilation data. Maintains documentation as required by the City legal department as needed for tort claims or other legal disputes against the City.
• Monitors injury trends, identifies emerging risks, and develops strategies to reduce workplace incidents.
• Utilizes computer software and technology to maintain records, analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with employees and departments.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The Safety Manager reports directly to the City Attorney’s office.

The Safety Manager does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, or public administration, and at least two (2) years of experience in general safety work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and accident prevention.

Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, and standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) requirements.

• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, job hazard analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Knowledge of accident and incident investigation methods, including root cause analysis and documentation.
• Knowledge of safety training principles, adult learning techniques, and effective methods for developing and delivering employee training programs.
• Knowledge of safety program development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement practices.
• Knowledge of municipal operations and the occupational hazards associated with public works, utilities, fleet maintenance, parks, public safety, and administrative functions.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping, reporting, and documentation requirements related to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and safety performance metrics.
• Knowledge of workplace emergency preparedness, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and other software used for data analysis, recordkeeping, reporting, and presentations.

• Ability to present ideas effectively both verbally and in writing, including conducting employee training and presentations.
• Ability to perform analytical tasks, research, investigations, audits, and prepare…