RM Safety Officer

Responsible for overall safety programs within the operations of Augusta-Richmond County departments.  Locates and corrects hazards that may become liabilities.  Ensures employees are properly trained on equipment operations and work processes to include PPE use, root cause analysis and prevention methods.   Implements corrective measures to reduce and/or eliminate potential losses.  Assessment of workplace/work site to include ergonomic issues and job analysis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
 

• Conducts technical and general inspections of vehicles, facilities, mechanical equipment, and work processes, of all sections/branches of the department to identify shortfalls and make written recommendations to reduce risk or loss potential.
• Assists with implementation and monitoring of Safety Program in other Departments for compliance with the policies of the Safety/Risk Management Manual.
• Trains department employees on techniques for safely performing their jobs (proper operation of equipment, safety guards intact, etc.); monitors work practices following training.
• Conducts/develops safety training and/or coordinates special training as required (to include employee orientation when necessary).
• Investigates injuries/accidents and recommends specific PPE, lock out/tag out, workstation adjustments, etc. to reduce risk.
• Reviews motor vehicle accidents and on-the-job injuries with Loss Control Officer and Risk Mgmt. Mgr. and conducts follow-up investigations as directed.
• Assist in the enforcement of policies, compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to safety, vehicle, etc.
• Assist with Vehicle Oversight Program, monitoring for safe activity and compliance.  Identify and evaluate ergonomic issues with respect to work processes.
• As Required Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education/Experience:   
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety or a related field of study with three (3) years of experience in occupational health and safety or public/private sector risk and safety programs
                                          OR
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety or a related field of study with five (5) years of experience in occupational health and safety or public/private sector risk and safety programs.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles of safe operations of combustion engines, construction equipment, mechanical equipment and work processes associated with their use.  
• General knowledge of systems operations in a variety of areas in order to recognize hazards.  
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and policies applicable to department operations   
• Knowledge of effective training techniques with the ability to develop and deliver safety/health training programs. 
• Skill in observation, detection, investigation and prevention of occupational health/safety hazards 
• Demonstrated ability for working independently under minimal supervision. 
•  Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.    
• Ability to use small hand and power tools to make small, on-site repairs during the course of inspections.
• Strong supervisory skills
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills.

 
Licensing/Certification:  

• Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history.  If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. 
• Depending on area of assignment may be required to possess and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA); Certified Playground Inspector (CPSI) certification.

This position does require staff call up in emergency situations.
This position does require travel to other locations more than 50% of the time.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Human Interaction:  Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Equipment:  Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Math:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Functional Reasoning:  Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
• Physical Abilities:  Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors:  Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, traffic hazards, or rude/irate customers.

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The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Salary : $38,866