Safety Inspector

General Description

ONE CURRENT OPENING.

Under general supervision, performs administrative work in the development and implementation of the City’s safety program. Work involves managing and administering a comprehensive safety program; creating and implementing the program with policies and procedures; overseeing all safety operations; conducting accident investigations. Reports to the Personnel Director.

Duties of Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs surveys and job site inspections.

Coordinates job site safety.

Works with department supervisors pertaining to safety and loss control.

Trains employees in safety procedures.

Keeps managers and employees alerted to work place hazards.

Conducts accident investigations; takes pictures of the accident scene and damage; makes reports detailing the incident/accident and maintains files for each occurrence.

Observes job sites to ensure proper safety procedures.

Surveys and inspects City property, streets, parks, playgrounds, etc.

Conducts safety meetings for employees, discussing safety topics and practices.

Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as accident reports and inspections.

Operates a variety of office equipment including computer, printer, scanner, camera, telephone, cell phone, etc.

Operates a city vehicle to designated job sites.

Uses a variety of general office supplies and a variety of computer software such as Microsoft Office, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Personnel Director, directors, supervisors, foremen, and the general public.

Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Will perform loss control duties in connection with the City’s fixed assets inventory, annually meeting with designated department representatives to review and verify listed items over a set dollar amount.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs general administrative / clerical duties as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending and conducting meetings, reviewing correspondence.

Must be available for extended work periods or shifts to perform duties necessary to respond to emergency conditions. Capable of working under field conditions in a non-office environment for extended periods of time.

Performs related duties as required.

Performance Indicators

Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Personnel Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Safety Inspector. Has knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of the City and other governmental agencies.

Has knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

Has knowledge of OSHA regulations that affect the governmental setting/work sites.

Has knowledge of the procedures that must be followed in the event of an emergency. Has thorough knowledge of and the ability to plan and implement a comprehensive safety program for City employees.

Is able to make sound, educated decisions. Is able to plan and develop daily, short- and long-term goals related to City purposes.

Is able to plan and coordinate the most effective use of personnel, facilities, and resources to achieve department goals. Is able to ensure departmental compliance with all laws and regulations and control the activities of the department through effective supervision.

Has knowledge of how to apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles.

Has knowledge of administrative principles involved in developing, directing, and supervising various programs and related activities.

Is able to offer training and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required. This would include proper field work safety procedures and equipment operation.

Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.

Is able to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Is able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Is able to read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.

Is able to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear, and effective manner. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department.

Has knowledge of how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals, and members of the public through contact and cooperation.

Is able to negotiate among different constituency groups with diverse interests to achieve a shared understanding and commonality of purpose. Has knowledge of how to make public presentations.

Has thorough knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, spelling, and basic mathematics. Has thorough knowledge of modern office practices and technology.

Has knowledge of and skill in the use of computers for word processing and records management. Has knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Has knowledge of how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an Associate’s degree in risk management, industrial safety, business administration, human resources or a closely related field supplemented by one or more years of responsible experience in risk management, occupational health and safety, or other related work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Louisiana State Driver’s License.

NON-COMPETITIVE - ALL WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND HAVE SUBMITTED ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION WILL HAVE THEIR DETAILS FORWARDED TO THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

Please pursue via our online application process for this and all current vacancies. It is located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kennerla/

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including common office machines, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, technical manuals, documents, safety manuals, construction plans, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, records, correspondence, master plans, safety protocol, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including budgeting, personnel, administration, construction, risk management, etc.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time and weight. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion. Must be able to use practical applications of geometry and statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination and Visual Acuity: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color; requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception, peripheral vision, inspection for small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree and to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).