Specialist, Safety

Manage and monitor the Safety program, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and other authorities having jurisdiction.  Assess compliance by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work with the Director of Safety to implement safeguards and solutions.  Assist the Director of Safety by managing aspects of the Fire prevention, Emergency Management, Hazardous Waste management and/or other safety related activities as appropriate. 

• Assist Director of EM in the development and implementation of surge capacity plans with local health and emergency agencies.
• Participates in completion of HRSA Deliverables as required.
• Participate in meetings as needed.
• Conduct Environment of Care rounds and collect data to ensure compliance.
• Develops and implements training classes and drills in preparation for required drills.
• Ensures planning, implementation and evaluation of system-wide
• Coordinates techniques and protocols for emergency response and
• Collaborates and communicates with outside agencies as
• Prepares reports and maintains all documentation as required by the organization, quality management, etc;
• Monitors department activities and reviews policies and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements as necessary.
• Operates under limited guidance and work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires in- depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential.
• Participates in system-wide EM initiatives as appropriate.
• Assist with management of fire alarm systems as needed.
• Conduct Fire Drills as needed.
• Conduct training as needed.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and hoses as needed.
• Perform all other duties as required to ensure compliance.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• 1-3 years related experience, job experience can be used in lieu of degree.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of personal and general public in a professional manner
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations calm and efficiently
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

Licenses, Certifications:

• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800, S95 (to be obtained upon employment).

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet).
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift.
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Run as needed.
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination.
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat.
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.