What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist II position at Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority?
Description SAFETY SENSITIVE-YES Position requires driving 55% or more of the time. UNIFORM REQUIRED-NO POSITION OVERVIEW: Assists in the development and administration of LRWRA safety program, safety training and related safety activities. Assists in the development and publication of safety policies and procedures.
Maintains a safe work environment for all employees. Examples of Duties PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): Safety and related programs Assists in the development of goals,priorities,andobjectivesforsafetyand safety related training. Coordinatesandpresentssafetytraining programs, including arranging specializedtrainingbyoutside vendorswhennecessary.
Maintains employee safety and training records. Respondstoquestionsandresolvesemployeeconcernsregardinghealth and safety. Works with supervisor on the development and implementation of safety incentive and reward programs.
Monitors and maintains Safety Data Sheet program. Serves as advisor to thesafetyteam. Liaison to community organizations, such as Little Rock Fire Department, Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing, Little Rock Emergency Management and MEMS to ensure information and emergency assistance.
Works with EHS supervisor to review, maintain and organize documents associated with the health and safety program. Plan, coordinate, and conduct Emergency Action Response Plan (EARP) drills, including evacuation, shelter-in-place, severe weather, fire, chemical release, and other emergency scenarios. Plan, coordinate, and conduct workplace exposure monitoring as needed or assigned for noise, atmospheric testing, and other safety or hazardous need and or risk.
Worksite audits Coordinates and conductsscheduledandunscheduledworksite audits toensurecompliancewith LRWRA policies and procedures. Communicates to supervisor and notifiesappropriatedepartmental supervisors of safety violations, concerns, recommendations and outstanding performance recognitions. Works with supervisors, staff, and outside vendorstocorrectproblems and/orrecommendimprovements orchangesinsafetyproceduresorequipment.
Support contractor safety management and ensure contractors comply with site safety requirements. Policy and procedures Research and make recommendations in the development and/or update of safety-related policies,programs,procedures,or equipment. Conducts and maintains job hazard analysis and related procedures.
Incident Investigation Assists with the collection, investigation, and analysis of accident and work-related injury/illness data. Prepare reports and make recommendations for corrective actions. Monitors and responds to alarms at each facility.
General Follows safety practices and guidelines. Assists supervisor as directed. Performs other essential duties as assigned.
Subject to call seven days a week with ability to respond in a timely manner in emergency situations. Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is for the good of the community and LRWRA. Represent LRWRA as a member of professional groups and/or associations.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED (minimal, regular, general, daily): Regular TOTAL POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Required Associates degree from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint applications.
Knowledge of safety programs such as accident prevention, pulmonary health, hearing conservation, industrial hygiene, HazMat, trenching and shoring, competent person, traffic control, safety incentive programs, etc. Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations, laws, andcodespertainingtosafety functions. Knowledge of methods usedin the investigation,analysis,andreporting of safety incidents.
Knowledge of recordkeepingprinciplesandpractices. Ability to writereportsandmaintainaccuraterecords. Ability to makepresentationsbeforegroups.
Ability to conduct effective trainingonavarietyofsubjects. Ability to interpret,explainandapplyapplicablelaws,codes,regulationsandguidelines. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to document policies and procedures. Ability to schedule projects and meet deadlines. Ability to obtain and maintain valid Arkansas driver's license.
Preferred Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field. Experience in wastewater industry is preferred. Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Certifications in safety programs such as accident prevention, pulmonary health, hearing conservation, industrial hygiene, HazMat, trenching and shoring, competent person, traffic control, etc. Supplemental Information This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public. If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions.
If no, the AMMA will not apply to the position. This position has been evaluated as to the mandated wearing of a company uniform during working hours.
Salary : $57,350 - $77,423