Safety and Transportation Manager

Upper Columbia Conference of SDA in Spokane, WA

Responsible for the transportation and safety needs of Upper Columbia Conference.

• Manage conference field safety efforts to reduce accidents, injuries, and unsafe situations.
• Promote a culture of safety within all UCC entities.
• Conduct safety and accident prevention training.
• Monitor compliance with policies and regulations by auditing site locations.
• Inspect equipment, vehicles, and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and provide reports to the appropriate department.
• Provide Administration regular reports on safety issues and statistics.
• Analyze safety data and identify improvements or procedures to reduce risk.
• Provide mentorship and regular training to church/school/ministry leaders on safety and compliance.
• Oversee training and development of the UCC departmental workforce to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
• Coordinate regular drills and safety training for the UCC office.
• Oversee the volunteer screening program – Adventist Screening Verification.
• Serve on the Volunteer Screening Committee.
• Supervise the volunteer screening assistant.
• Oversee and educate entities regarding sex offender participation/attendance policies.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, keep work area professional and clean, and clearly communicate issues relevant to conference operations.
• Manage conference vehicles in compliance with federal/state/DOT requirements.
• Ensure that all approved drivers are adequately trained, licensed and screened.
• Oversee conference employee moves, ensuring that relevant local, state, and federal regulations and reporting requirements are met.
• Supervise on-call and summer drivers for employee moves.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience in law enforcement or church/school safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in a safety or management field preferred.
• Member in regular and good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist church required.
• Knowledge of all commercial vehicle laws and regulations.
• Great communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to schedule and keep appointments with punctuality.
• Must demonstrate initiative and delegation ability.
• Adaptable and able to evaluate priorities.
• Positive and personable attitude.
• Passionate about providing good customer service.
• Innovative and able to complement and improve existing processes.
• Professional and patient.
• Demonstrates superior listening skills, empathy, and patience.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Detail conscious.

Preferred CDL physical and visual requirements. Ability to lift and carry items of 35 lbs or more, sit for long periods of time, and be able to stay on knees for periods of time. Must be able to walk, lift, and reach. Must be able to read, speak, and hear. Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.