A professional position that coordinates with the HR Manager to create, plan, maintain and oversee the overall safety program for The City. Schedules and coordinates safety trainings and briefings. Will perform accident investigations, onsite inspections, and appraise worker safety issues such as hazards or exposures. Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established OSHA rules and regulations applicable to local government operations. Position works closely and in tandem with the Risk Coordinator. 
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Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Develop, implement, and nurture a City-wide culture of safety through training, risk assessments, and prevention programs to help prevent, reduce, or eliminate work related accidents and injuries.
• Develop, monitor, and manage programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety-related regulations, in addition to other environmental health, safety, and loss prevention standards and guidelines.
• Investigate accidents to determine cause and recommend preventive measures and corrective actions.
• Perform regular safety inspections of City work operations, grounds, buildings, and equipment to identify hazards and incidents of regulatory non-compliance and recommend corrective measures.
• Conduct inspections and surveys on occupational health and safety conditions at City facilities, work sites, equipment, and construction projects. Inspect work areas for compliance with laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Communicate corrective measures needed to management. Review and re-check progress on a regular basis until compliance is reached.
• Evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions to correct unsafe acts, conditions, or safety violations. Implement processes to enforce safety requirements.
• Ensure City employees and or contractors to implement safety practices, corrective actions, and or precautions. Ensure employees follow safety practices and use applicable personal protective equipment and other safety gear.
• Review, maintain, and update the Safety Manual.
• Act as liaison to safety committee to oversee implementation of programs and recommendations.
• Oversee the City CDL training program.
• Oversee MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) requirements for The City.
• Drive City or personal vehicle to perform job duties to various site locations regularly as required. 
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of municipal safety and occupational health programs, rules, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement effective employee safety programs.
• Ability to inspect work sites, areas, and accidents and make objective reports and findings.
• A strong communicator, with advanced skills in communication both written and orally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to follow through and work independently on routine assignments.
• Effective computer skills including Microsoft Office, scanning, and reporting.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical skills, convert units of measure, draw, and interpret graphs.
• Ability to demonstrate investigative techniques, problem solving, and complex reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to initiate innovative safety programs.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ability to maintain such.
• Knowledge of ADA, and FDOT requirements such as LAP.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Safety or Risk Management or a related field of study.
• Three (3) years of prior job experience in safety administration.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) designation is desirable.
• FEMA CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and FEMA Incident Management and National Preparedness certification desirable.
• NIMS (National Incident Management System) IS-800, IS-200, and IS-100 desirable. 
• ARM (Associate in Risk Management) is desirable and required within 1 year of hire.
• ADA certification desirable and required with 1 year of hire.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, preference for a Commercial Driver’s License especially class A.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)			X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs)		X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs)		X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over)			X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs)		X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs)		X
Reaching above shoulder			X
Use of fingers	X
Both hands required_	X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)				X
Climbing (legs only)				X
Good near vision			X
Good distant vision				X
Both eyes required				X
Depth perception		X
Distinguishing basic colors		X
Distinguishing shades of colors	X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)	X
Straight pulling		X
Pulling hand over hand				X
Pushing				X
Walking		X
Standing			X
Crawling			X
Kneeling			X
Bending			X
Balancing				X
Stooping			X
Jumping				X
Running				X
Throwing				X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)				X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)			X
Other

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Environment	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside	X
Work Outside				X
In the Heat				X
In the Cold				X
In High Humidity				X
In Dampness or Chilliness				X
In Dry Conditions				X
In or with Noisy Conditions			X
In Darkness				X
In or with Dusty Conditions			X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.				X
With Fumes or Gases				X
With Smoke or Flames				X
With Chemicals				X
With Solvents				X
With Grease or Oils				X
With Radiant Energy				X
With Electrical Energy			X
On Slippery Surfaces				X
On Uneven Surfaces				X
In or With Moving Objects				X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding				X
At Heights above Ground Level				X
Below Ground Level				X
In Water				X
With Explosives				X
With Poor Ventilation			X
With Odors				X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors			X
Other Relevant Information:	X

Disclaimers: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves, or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT: Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.The City of Punta Gorda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or national origin.Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.Disclaimer: The information on this 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, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.