• Job Description

  Req#: 4771879
  This position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Safety Coordinator position that provides technical program support work in the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Safety and Security programs.
  
  NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
  
  Work involves responsibility for the identification of hazardous conditions and the investigation of injuries and accidents arising from county operations. Work also involves the development and implementation of programs designed to reduce risk exposure. Work is performed with independence in assigned areas of responsibility under the direction and supervision of a superior. Work is reviewed through conferences and evaluation of programs and activities for results obtained.(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class.)
  Conducts accident/incident investigations, as well as, formal and informal safety and security inspections to identify potential hazards; prepares and recommends practical solutions to eliminate hazardous conditions.
  Identifies needs for safety and security training; plans, develops, and presents training and instructional materials to a wide group of stakeholders.
  Identifies hazards and shepherds them through all stages of the remediation cycle.
  Is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing guidance and direction to associated Bureaus on regulatory and program requirements, including working with frontline employees and supervisors to co-develop work practices which meet all regulatory requirements and ensure the unit’s core deliverables are intact.
  Advises associated departments of hazardous field working conditions; stops field operations where danger is imminent.
  Follows up on inspections to ensure corrective action is taken.
  Organizes and coordinates protective and safety equipment programs; coordinates distribution of equipment and monitors use to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  Meets with vendors and suppliers of safety equipment; recommends bid specifications and equipment selection.
  Administers essential program elements through the management of Safety Committees and working groups.
  Reviews incidents reports to determine if corrective action should be taken to eliminate the causes of incidents; interviews employees and supervisors to gather additional information and maintain safety awareness.
  Recommends appropriate actions to ensure safety standards and codes are met.
  Prepares and maintains required reports, statistics, and records.
  Knowledge of Emergency Action Planning and ICS principles; participates in and Emergency Operation planning and activities.
  Performs related work as required.
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  
  Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  
  Knowledge of Federal, State, and County safety requirements, including OSHA.
  
  Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, principles, and practices of safety education.
  
  Considerable knowledge of the principles of risk management and the principles of loss control and management of risk exposures common to County operations.
  
  Ability to detect hazardous conditions, identify causative factors of accident and injuries, and to make sound recommendations for their correction.
  
  Ability to plan, design, and implement an effective safety program.
  
  Ability to prepare and maintain required statistics, records, and reports using various automated systems (e.g.; MS Suite-PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint/ Word, etc.).
  
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other county departments, and the public.
  
  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  Ability to prepare and maintain required statistics, records, and reports.Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in safety management and program development; one (1) or more years of experience in risk management, safety education, or training; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.NOTE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in safety management and program development may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with up to four (4) additional years of experience in risk management, safety education, or training for a total of five (5) or more years of experience in risk management, safety education, or training.Preference will be given to applicants who possess:1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in safety management and program development2. Two (2) years of experience in the safety field to include policy & procedure development, implementation and training.3. Experience with hazard assessment, job safety analysis, and/or safety compliance audits.

• About the company

  Anne Arundel County, also notated as AA or AA County, is located in the US state of Maryland.

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