Safety Officer

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

Plans, establishes, implements and maintains a variety of occupational health, safety and environmental programs. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•    Develops, implements and administers safety training and accident prevention for staff and students.

•    Investigates and reports workplace incidents and accidents.

•    Surveys the workplace to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions. 

•    Determines the cause of accidents/injuries; develops current and future loss control strategies and implements corrective actions.

•    Ensures enforcement of OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.

•    Compiles, analyzes, interprets and reports accidents and injuries and enters information on Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping forms.  

•    Recommends the purchase of safety equipment and supplies.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

•    Strong working knowledge in occupational health, safety and environmental compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and standards.

•    Capacity to develop, implement and coordinate a comprehensive health and safety accident prevention program.

•    Skilled in the standards, concepts, practices and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields.

•    Demonstrate attention to detail; ability to work independently

•    Strong analytical and decision-making skills  

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills

•    Proficient in the use of common computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

   Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or work-related field.  OSHA 600 certification preferred.   

EXPERIENCE:

•    One year of work-related work experience

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
•  Must possess or obtain valid commercial Driver’s License Class B with passenger endorsement within three months of hire. 

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, two-way radio and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• On-call for emergencies or as needed
• Work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends
• Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions
• Exposure to possible confrontations and fights