8952 - Safety Technician (Roads & Parks)

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Want to make a difference in workplace health, safety, and well-being?

Jackson County Roads & Parks is looking for a motivated, people-oriented Safety Technician to support five divisions: Roads, Engineering, Parks, Fleet Maintenance, and Administration.

This position offers a balance of office hours, administrative work, and hands-on field activities. The Safety Technician will work with employees, supervisors, and management to promote safe work practice, identify hazards, support OSHA compliance, and strengthen our culture of safety.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills who enjoys working with people, providing training, and making presentations. Strong organizational skills, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to follow up and see tasks through to completion are essential.

Responsibilities include safety and equipment training, work zone and flagger safety, accident investigations, safety program support, and coordination of safety-related projects. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook, are needed.

If you enjoy educating others, building relationships, taking initiative, and making a positive impact on employee and public safety, we encourage you to apply!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

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I.    Position Summary

II.   Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Assesses safety training needs of the department – including, but not limited to, Roads, Parks and Motor Pool; develops, conducts and/or coordinates safety related training programs for employees. Works with the safety manager in Roads and Parks and the Human Resources and Risk offices regarding safety/risk issues.
• Serves as a principal department trainer for work zone traffic control, flagging, and truck driver training to meet special licensing requirements as needed and trains employees to operate equipment utilized to maintain roads and bridges.
• Evaluates work procedures and processes and ensures that safe work practices are being followed by employees. Serves as the primary department safety representative in the field.
• Reviews, analyzes, investigates and documents incidents and accidents and work operations to improve the effectiveness of the program.
• Assists with the development of preventative safety procedures to solve safety issues; maintains safety files and records as required.
• Assists with and performs safety inspections for employee work groups, equipment and facilities; develops reports with findings of noncompliance and procedures/timelines for achieving compliance; verifies and documents compliance.
• Assists with the evaluation, revision and preparation of the department’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and Safety Data Sheets; provides technical assistance in the selection of materials, equipment and safety devices. Researches rules, laws, policies and regulations regarding safety; recommends and implements changes and monitors compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Investigates, documents and prepares reports regarding complaints received concerning hazardous road conditions and road hazards.
• Participates in the departmental, countywide and Oregon Department of Transportation safety committees; establishes topics for department safety meetings; collects, compiles and presents information on safety related issues; follows up with staff to ensure that safety committee suggestions or decisions are implemented.
• Arranges the Hearing Conservation annual testing program, conducts the test results interviews; reviews personal protective equipment requirements.
• Calibrates equipment used in conducting air/sound monitoring; writes reports related to air/sound monitoring.
• Coordinates commercial driver’s license (CDL) renewal/medical card renewal reminders.
• May respond to emergency situations during the work shift or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety/security concerns.
• Adheres to safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• Monitors employee performance and behaviors related to safety in the field and reports work progress, challenges, incidents and accidents, and employee conduct and performance related to safety to the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicates supervisor expectations to work crew regarding work practices and procedures, safety, and compliance with County policy.
• Sets an example to employees in following County and department policies and in maintaining a positive working relationship with co-workers, managers, and County leadership.
• Provides input to managers for annual employee evaluations regarding employee performance related to safety.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III.  Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of work-related experience which includes one year of occupational health and safety program related duties AND experience in conducting training; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must obtain an Oregon Class “A” Commercial Oregon Driver’s License within twelve months of date of hire. Traffic control supervisor and work zone flagger trainer certifications are required within six months of hire. 

IV.  Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires knowledge and use of the operation and maintenance of CDL and non-CDL equipment; a variety of statutes, maps, manuals and procedures related to the work assigned; federal, state and local safety agencies regulations and practices applicable to department operations, including but not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration; principles and best practices of occupational safety, accident prevention, work zone safety, occupational hazards, hazardous materials identification and disposal methods; safety training in multiple subjects such as excavation, fall protection, confined spaces, lock out/tag out and defensive driving; Federal Motor Carrier regulations; walk-around inspection training and practical driving experience as well as refresher training; and, safety program evaluation and development and principles of investigation and report development. Ability to investigate and analyze incidents/accidents; instruct and provide work direction to others; demonstrate adequate proficiency in equipment operation; conduct effective, accurate and informative training; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; interpret and apply safety regulations and policies; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; safely operate a vehicle; demonstrate leadership, influence and be a self-starter and team player; be tactful with internal and external customers; demonstrate excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills; schedule and prioritize work when presented with multiple tasks; be detailed oriented; prepare and maintain accurate reports, records and logs; use basic arithmetic to perform related tasks; work calmly with others under adverse circumstances; use a variety of equipment, tools and office machines including a computer and a calculator; demonstrate basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and e-mail; learn and use company specific software; and, interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.  

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to exert a considerable amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and to stoop, crouch, climb and lift in performance of assigned duties; operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of daily tasks; ability to perform assigned work in a safe manner; ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; may be subject to uncomfortable working conditions including exposure to noise, heat, cold or humidity; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observation and communicating with others; requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V.   Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.

Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.

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