Safety Specialist

The purpose of this classification is to conduct training regarding and to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety rules and regulations.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is distinguished from Safety Technicians in that incumbents in this class handle more complex duties and have more education.

Provides training and instruction to entry-level staff in safety and accident investigations, safety policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulatory standards.

Develops and conducts safety training programs to include: driver training, flaggers, accident investigation, back injury prevention, confined space entry, fire safety, office safety, train the trainer, CDL written test and other training as required; Teach OSHA 10 hour general industry and construction classes.

Conducts safety inspections of property, grounds and equipment to identify, locate and correct potential hazards. Includes more advanced building inspections involving mold and other contaminates.

Assists department management in ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations and ordinances pertaining to safety and loss prevention.

Implements safety and loss prevention programs; audits safety and loss prevention programs to ensure continued compliance with established standards; modifies programs as warranted to ensure safety compliance.

Makes observations of work sites and road observations of vehicles for safety compliance and employees are in compliance with County policy; maintains safety records and employee safety certification records; Compiles and analyzes data on accidents and loss experience to identify trends and formulate plans for corrective action.

Designates safety review boards and internal safety committees consisting of department employees; facilitates activities of boards/committees and monitors corrective actions; Attends meetings, training workshops and continuing education to maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the field for application to areas of responsibility.

Provides lead worker guidance and assistance to newer staff in essential aspects of the work.

Maintains current knowledge of industry, regulatory and legislative developments affecting OSHA and Risk Management to ensure application and compliance in all areas of responsibility.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Risk Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Administration or related field; supplemented by three years progressively knowledgeable and skilled experience in OSHA training and loss control and prevention; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must obtain the following certifications within six months of hire: OSHA 10-hour Completion Card, Certified Flagging Instructor, Confined Space Entry, Trenching Certification, Certified Defensive Driving Instructor (To be paid by employer and completed during working hours)

Tasks require the ability to exert very 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 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.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.