What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Security and Safety position at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital?
Job Description
Provides oversight of all aspects of the ALSAC Safety Program and ensures its seamless integration with the ALSAC Business Continuity Plan. Provides support to the Advisor -Business Continuity and Safety in the areas of planning, coordinating, and implementing Business Continuity Program initiatives and activities. Responsibilities include activities associated with the development, implementation and maintenance of key safety and business continuity program components such as documenting, performing and implementing routine hazard monitoring initiatives for both the National Executive Office and regional offices, updating safety and business continuity program documents, implementation and maintenance of systems and databases used to support program activities including, but not limited to training and process improvements, and assisting with annual plan maintenance activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains knowledge of safety and business continuity program planning methodology, regulatory requirements and management systems to provide leadership to others and to problem solve operational and technical issues. Conducts employee training as necessary.
2. Assist in support of Safety and Business Continuity Department functions with assignments transcending a variety of functional areas. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees and the local authorities. Involves working within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate control tolerances.
3. Assist with administration and maintenance of all databases associated with safety program activities, including system user administration, content management, and user training. Prepares reports and manuals interpreting and summarizing technical and/or complex information for use by less knowledgeable individuals.
4. Assists with safety and business continuity department metrics. Assembles and interprets statistical data used for program monitoring and reporting. Requires use of a personal computer.
5. Assists with drafting documentation content and maintains program related manuals, including preparation and distribution of appropriate updates.
6. Maintains current knowledge of business continuity concepts and planning methodology, OSHA, NFPA and NLB safety regulations, best practices and ALSAC policy. Advises ALSAC Business Continuity & Safety Advisor regarding changes in regulations and impact on ALSAC safety and business continuity program operations. Makes appropriate changes when required and coordinates program modifications in conjunction with Business Continuity plan.
7. Schedules and coordinates safety warden, safety committee and other group meetings in support of safety training, audits and activities. Coordinates multiple concurrent assignments. Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Requirements:
- Ability to speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations; understand complex verbal or written instructions
- Knowledge of audit, assessment or quality monitoring standards; demonstrated strategic thinking abilities
- Must have excellent communication skills to be able to clearly pass information concerning safety and security precautions to staff of the company
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Must have coordinating abilities that are of the highest standards
- Requires ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, and external contacts
- Previous success leading projects and teams; ability to handle confidential information
- Knowledge ordinarily acquired through a BS degree in business or safety related field preferred, and 3-5 years of related experience, preferably managing a safety program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Safety Programs: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Memphis, TN 38105 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Memphis, TN 38105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000