Clean Water Services is seeking a Safety Program Manager. This position will oversee the development and implementation of Clean Water Services (CWS) Employee Health and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives, driving continuous improvement and strengthening the safety culture throughout Clean Water Services (CWS). Provide oversight of daily operations and procedures in conformance with CWS policies and regulations. Lead development, implementation and improvement of programs, initiatives, policies, processes, training and guidelines to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our employees.(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Provides leadership and oversight to maintain a highly effective and positive safety culture through employee engagement and collaboration.
   
2. Monitors, reports, benchmarks, and trends safety data and utilizes the data to align operational safety programs with CWS policies and strategies. Continuously monitor and update CWS safety roadmap and annual safety goals to achieve milestones.
   
3. Oversee the development, coordination, and implementation of the safety program and activities as they relate to the day-to-day operations. Ensure CWS is compliant with safety requirements and training in accordance with OR-OSHA.
   
4. Serves as a subject matter expert on EHS matters. Monitors and ensure safety program regulatory compliance requirements are met. Interfaces with regulatory agencies as necessary.
   
5. Leads Hazard Identification and Critical hazard processes, and updates safety program documents including but not limited to confined space entry, bloodborne pathogens, fall protection, cranes and rigging, and required work permits. Ensures safety standard operating procedures are followed and employees practice safety protocols in compliance with OR-OSHA requirements. 
   
6. Oversees incident investigations and root cause analyses protocols to ensure learning is maximized and recommendations are effective from both a prevention and recovery perspective. Reviews incident reports and assists supervisors with reporting. Analyzes and takes steps necessary to ensure that action plans, including elimination, substitution, administration, engineering and PPE recommendations are properly reviewed as required by OR-OSHA.
   
7. Assess, and responds to near miss situations. Oversees operations safety certifications, tracking, and training. 
   
8. Supports and works with the local safety committees to ensure proactive reporting and continuous improvement.
   
9. Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establish a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
   
10. Directs and manages the work of technical staff. Develops performance standards, provides coaching and prepares development or improvement plans and performance appraisals. Coordinates training, assures compliance with safety and security practices and procedures; resolves complaints and implements disciplinary actions as needed.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Principles and techniques of loss prevention and control
• OR-OSHA, and DOT regulations
• Construction and industrial safety
• Safety and health theories
• Behavioral science
• Accident prevention
• Job safety analysis
• Occupational health and ergonomic principles
• Personal protective methods
• Cost benefit analysis techniques
• Accident investigation techniques
• Safety committees and safety programs
• Safety data sheets (SDS)
• State and federal laws related to safety and workers compensation
• Principles of supervision
• Teambuilding and coaching techniques and practices

SKILL IN: 

• Managing and coordinating the work of technical personnel
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Interpreting, and applying federal and state statutes, codes, rules, and regulations
• Reviewing operations and assuring compliance with OR-OSHA regulations, and rules
• Use of computers and computer software including word processing and spreadsheets
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices

ABILITY TO: 

• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledges, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the KSAs would be:
 
3 years’ experience in a lead, supervisory or managerial role
 
5 years’ experience with employee health and safety programs within a private, government, military, or industrial environment
Bachelor of Science Degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, industrial hygiene, business or public administration, or a related field preferred
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) professional preferred. Reasonable AccommodationApplicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment OpportunityClean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.