Safety Specialist

7 days ago


Lakeland, Florida, United States City of Lakeland Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety Specialist to join our team at the City of Lakeland. As a key member of our Risk Management and Purchasing department, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing occupational safety programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct investigations of incidents and accidents resulting in personal injury to employees or property loss to the City.
  • Provide safety equipment recommendations and conduct employee training in safety loss prevention.
  • Participate in and develop new-hire employee onboarding programs.
  • Review work through periodic conferences, observations, reports, and feedback.
  • Design, develop, and coordinate the implementation of various training programs for employees and supervisors in occupational safety and health topics.
  • Conduct job hazard analyses, prepare reports for departments or management, and recommend changes in occupational safety equipment or work practices.
  • Maintain incident reports and compile statistical data on all incidents/accidents within assigned areas.
  • Coordinate with departments to identify high-risk areas and develop a safety program to address deficiencies.
  • Maintain safety certifications and stay current on legal and statutory requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Function as a consultant to respective division managers and assist or guide those managers in conducting viable safety programs.
  • Respond to incidents and accidents throughout the city, daily areas of responsibility, and being on-call when scheduled.
  • Assist with Drug-Free Workplace Program, Post-Accident, and Random Testing efforts.
  • Participate in department/divisional safety committees.
  • Support City preparedness and recovery operation efforts due to an emergency event or a disaster.
  • Required to work overtime or alternate hours for On-Call as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
  • Participate in new hire safety training.
  • Participate in the City of Lakeland's Commercial Drivers License Program, including but not limited to obtaining a Third-Party Tester certification.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office applications.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Four years of experience in loss control, safety, specialization in safety engineering, or a related field.
  • Two years of experience in a training environment or classroom activities.
  • OSHA 511 General Industry and/or Construction Industry Certification and/or OSHA 30 hour in general industry or construction.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must maintain a valid telephone number.
  • Be eligible to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within the first six months of hire or demonstrate at least three (3) years of experience as a commercial motor vehicle trainer.
  • CPR certification following American Health and Safety Institute Guidelines required within six months of hire.
  • Desirable certifications: Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Occupational Safety Manager (COSM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
  • Complete the following training and successfully pass a written/situational review within one year of hire: OSHA 501.
  • Complete the following training and successfully pass a written/situational review within two years of hire: Asbestos Awareness Course, Respiratory Protection Instructor's Course, Trenching and Shoring Competent Person Certification, FDOT Equivalent Work Zone Safety Certification, Completion of Power Plant Fundamentals Course, Scaffolding Training, Maintenance of Traffic, Personal Protection Equipment Certification, Hazwoper Trainer Certification, Reasonable Suspicion Training, Confined Space eight (8) hour, Ergonomics, Forklift Certification, Respiratory Fit Testing.

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