Safety and Training Officer I

• Under general direction of the Human Resources Director, designs, implements, and coordinates training programs for employees, ensuring that all required compliance training is completed on time.
• Under general direction of the Human Resources Director, works with leadership to assess training needs and ensures that training programs align with department-specific goals.
• Monitors trends in compliance requirements and recommends changes or updates to training programs as needed.
• Maintains records of all training activities and compliance audits.
• Coordinates and assists with performance management initiatives, ensuring they align with county standards.
• Serves as the County’s safety officer and provides safety, risk management, and loss prevention services to Winona County departments. Prepares and maintains OSHA logs and workers’ compensation claims. Analyzes workers' compensation claims and makes recommendations for loss control.
• Manages the Drug and Alcohol Program and testing.
• Manages employee Wellness and Safety programs; supports committees, schedules meetings, and handles agendas and records.
• Works with employees, supervisors and outside agencies to provide duties that meet restrictions for injured employees to return to work as soon as possible. Recommends ways to improve procedures, practices, and activities to help County departments carry out functions safely.
• Provides department heads with safety procedures, manuals, directives, and other required information related to safety. Conducts safety inspections of all County work sites; observes working conditions and identifies safety hazards.
• Assists and advises department managers in proper administration of the safety program: basic training, employee records, accident investigation, awareness charts, physical reports, and audits.
• Performs reviews and audits of the HIPAA policies and procedures, and the organization’s compliance with standards.

• Assists with developing professional development opportunities that support career growth and employee retention.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For Pre-Employment:

• Associate degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources or related field, and 1 year of related experience, OR 3 years of experience in one of the following: safety, compliance, or training.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), spreadsheet management and database management.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external individuals.
• Ability to plan and implement a comprehensive risk management program.
• Ability to maintain and prepare records.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Professional certifications in Public Sector Safety Management Certification (i.e. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Professional (SMP), or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour certification) preferred/ability to obtain within eighteen months of employment.

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