Safety and Training Specialist III

Plans, coordinates and manages the City's safety programs in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Develops, implements and monitors safety related training that maximizes employee well being, preserves organizational resources and promotes regulatory compliance. Serves as facilitator/coordinator of departmental safety committees. Conducts monthly labor/ management safety meetings and weekly safety talks in the Municipal Services Department. Conducts or assists with safety orientations. Establishes safety standards for work activities, equipment, machinery, buildings, and grounds. Conducts inspections of City buildings and job sites to determine if there is compliance with established safety standards. Develops and maintains records for tracking employee injuries and accidents records and conducts investigations of accidents to determine safety violations. Participates in emergency planning efforts. Monitors changes in federal, state and local regulations, as well as industry standard practices regarding safe working practices and hazardous material compliance. Designs and produces internal and external communication materials as required. Creates photo identification badges and conducts a review of driving record reports for employees required to maintain a Commercial Driver's License.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Safety Management, Human Resources Management, or related field. Two to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Two years of technical training in safety and regulatory compliance desirable. Valid driver's license. 40-hour Hazmat trained within three months. Must be able to complete required NIMS level training within six (6) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must possess skills in understanding adult education training and program development; presentation experience; communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; as well as successful interpersonal, analytical and organization skills. Must demonstrate mastery of computer software which will include, but not be limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of principles and practices of safety, training, worker's compensation, loss prevention and corrective methods; techniques for dealing with hazardous materials safely; recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations; methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, probability and statistical inference.

Physical Demands: Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Typical Working Conditions: Office environment, typically moderately quiet. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

Drug Testing

Background Check

In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.

Position open until filled.

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The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.