Manager, Safety

SPA EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

DATES POSTED: 04/10-04/20/2026

Job Title

Manager, Safety

Salary Range

$110,984 - $140,701

Division: Safety Grade: SPA - 6S

Schedule: Full-Time Shift: M-F; 1st Shift

Reports To

Vice President, Safety & Security

Job Code: 11451

Position Summary

The Manager, Safety is responsible for the development and administration of the District's Safety Program. This position will supervise the work of the District's Safety staff and is responsible for identifying and implementing occupational health and safety initiatives and improvements for the purposes of reducing occupational injuries and vehicle accidents. Duties include developing and overseeing the implementation of new and existing safety programs and initiatives; cooperate as appropriate in composing procedures related to occupational health and safety; and championing the safety program to promote a strong safety culture throughout the District. Additionally, this position is responsible for the emergency response, incident management, post-incident analysis and response procedure quality assurance program.

Education

• Required - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice or another related field; plus five (5) years of experience as indicated below. or
• Required - Master's Degree in Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice or another related field; plus two (2) years of experience as indicated below.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Required - Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, emergency management, safety management, or a related field; plus a Bachelor's Degree as indicated above. or
• Required - Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, emergency management, safety management, or a related field; plus a Master's Degree as indicated above.
• Required - Minimum of 2 years of prior supervisory-level experience, including periods of formal functional oversight or delegated leadership responsibilities.
  
  

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

• Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
• Required - Board certified safety certification(s) to direct and manage the Occupational Safety and Health Program. within 1 Year
• Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of occupational safety programs to include, but not limited to, supervisory techniques, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
• Thorough knowledge of Incident Command System, as found within the National Incident Management System framework.
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Ability to train both employer and contractor audiences.
• Demonstrated attention to detail; highly organized and focused on delivering results.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Ability to inspect all work locations in a variety of weather conditions and all types of terrain.
• May be subject to extended workdays or call outs in emergency situations at any time.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of the District’s Safety Program. Facilitate constant process improvement by identifying areas for improvement, developing programs or initiatives to address those areas, overseeing the implementation of those programs or initiatives, and evaluating the effectiveness of the changes after implementation.
• Supervise, train, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates. Select and assign staff to facilitate the most efficient and effective use of personnel resources. Coordinate and direct the work assignments for subordinates, set priorities, evaluate, and verify performance, and identify appropriate coaching or accountability measures to improve performance.
• Comply with and develop a thorough understanding of all pertinent District Safety Standards and conduct compliance analysis for other District departments to ensure all District employees are in compliance with applicable health and safety policies and procedures.
• Lead the comprehensive development, revision, and continuous update of the District Safety Manual, ensuring all protocols remain current and compliant. Serve as the primary technical resource to integrate safety standards into all other relevant operational procedures throughout the District.
• Oversee the District’s Safety Training Program. Provide guidance and recommendations on appropriate safety curriculum content, frequency of training, and method of delivery.
• Direct the District’s injury investigation process. Oversee the employees performing the investigations, provide input on the identification of injury causation, and recommend proactive changes or improvements that can be implemented to avoid future injuries.
• Manage the District’s Safety Observation Program. Coordinate safety visit activities by scheduling areas to be visited; setting priorities; directing the work of subordinates; evaluating the observations that are made; and ensuring negative observations are corrected and positive observations are recognized.
• Direct staff in the development of safety proposals aimed at improving the District’s overall safety performance, injury prevention and loss reduction/elimination.
• Maintain records, oversee the development and dissemination of safety analytics, prepare reports, and compose correspondence relative to the District’s safety performance.
• Maintain 24/7 on-call availability to provide immediate oversight for after-hours assignments, technical inquiries, and emergency responses to include emergency incident management.
• Serve as the designated Agency Representative (AREP) within the Incident Command System for emergencies at the District or other incidents as needed. Remain as District AREP at the emergency scene until relieved, or a “made safe” declaration has been made, or when AREP duties are delegated to other operations staff remaining on scene. This includes the scheduling of other AREPs, policy creation and enforcement, integration of regular training, drills, and exercises, for AREP deployment at community emergencies.
• Act as the coordinator for Hazardous Materials Response Teams and Medical Surveillance programs which includes, but are not limited to: schedule the training and drills with internal and external agencies to meet the requirements of the District’s programs, develop policies and procedures, and provide technical expertise as well as high level participation in both programs.
• Perform administrative duties related to the annual budget process for the Safety, Security, Business Continuity and Utility Locating divisions.
• Serve as a leader and advocate of emergency response while managing a team of other employees to successful mission completion.
• Work continuously and collaboratively with first responders, peer group leaders and community liaisons toward more effective and safe delivery of services and incident mitigation.
• Drive District vehicles.
• Develop talent: coach and mentor employees; support employee growth and development through leadership opportunities and professional development.
• Provide employees feedback through completion of performance appraisals and employee one-on-one meetings.
• Manage employee unacceptable behavior, poor work performance or policy violations, including the use of discipline when appropriate.
• Maintain financial oversight of budget or works with financial responsibility in mind.
• Plan for attrition through awareness of separation risks, cross-training, employee development and succession planning.
• Fulfill responsibilities common to all Supervisory, Professional and Administrative positions.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
  
  

Skills

In contributing to the objectives of the District, this role is responsible for the initiation, cultivation, and maintenance of strong relationships of a business and professional nature. This position requires good communication skills and tact in order to maintain professional relationships with the following, but not limited to:

• Board of Directors
• All levels of District
• Internal and external customers
• Federal, State, and local agencies
• Community organizations and partners
• Consultants, contractors and other third-party organizations that fall within the scope of this role
• Professional, industry, trade, and civic associations
  
  

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly
• Transport/Lifting - Rarely
• Transport/Carrying - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely
• Ascend/Descend - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping - Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching - Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently
  
  

Additional Physical Demands

Field visits and emergency response will be required.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Combination: Work may be performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noises, but field/plant visits are required.
  
  

Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement

Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

• Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position
  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"