Safety Specialist I (Immediate Opening)

Function: Human Capital Management

Family: Employee Benefits

Reports to: Manager, Risk Management

Terms of Employment:

Pay Grade: E09 Minimum Salary: * $47,048 Mid-Point Salary: $55,358

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For

more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may
be pro-rated based on actual start date.

Minimum
Work Days:

230 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Non-Chapter 21

Funding
Source:

This position is locally funded

Job Scope

Use significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work. May be responsible for the
administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may be the lead of a group of
employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.

Position Summary

Assist with administering the District’s Safety Program by planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing
comprehensive safety and loss control/prevention programs and initiatives. Conduct property inspections, campus
safe school audits, accident investigations and safety training to provide a safe and healthy environment for
students, employees, and the community. Establishes a positive safety culture and minimize the impact to the
District’s financial resources. Ensure the Safety Program is compliant with all federal, state, and local Health and
Safety laws, regulations, and codes.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Communicate safety management policies and procedures to District staff using solid knowledge.
2. Coordinate and provide significant input into moderately complex safety activities/inspections/events

required or requested by local, state, and federal agencies; remains current with all safety legislation
through professional meetings, periodicals, and governmental publications.

3. Prepare and present a variety of safety and training programs to employees, supervisors, and managers to
disseminate information relating to safety goals, regulations, practices, techniques, and standards.

4. Interpret moderately complex legislative safety mandates on District operations; makes recommendations
for compliance procedures and monitors implementation.

5. Conduct all site safety inspection and loss and prevention control procedures, forms, and requirements for
all District operations under minimal supervision; monitors the District’s accident/incident reports using
solid knowledge for reporting compliance, corrective action, and follow-up.

6. Investigate moderately complex property and casualty related accidents/incidents including interviewing
witnesses, taking accident scene photographs, and making corrective action recommendations based on
thorough incident root cause analysis.

7. Perform and interpret moderately complex trend analysis and assists with developing procedures,
programs, and recommendations to reduce identified risks and exposures using solid knowledge.

8. Develop and implement a comprehensive Safety Program under general supervision, to include training,
record maintenance, and evaluation of program effectiveness. Additionally, develop corrective action
plans, safety preventative strategies and incentives using solid knowledge.

9. Guide collaborative efforts under minimal supervision to support effective delivery of services to the
learning communities, service divisions, and other customers.

10. Monitor assigned Loss Control Programs using solid knowledge to assist with the administration of
applicable operating policies and procedures. Make recommendation on safe practices for potential
hazards.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected
for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or four years equivalent experience.

• 3 years progressive experience in loss control and safety related to Texas Workers' Compensation

programs, property & casualty programs, and liability insurance.

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited university.

• 5 years progressive experience in loss control and safety related to Texas Workers' Compensation

programs, property & casualty programs, and liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Safety management programs in the areas of Occupational Safety, OSHA

Standards, DOT CDL Regulations, Fleet Management, Life Safety Code, Fire Safety Code, Playground Safety
Code, and Emergency Response and Crisis Management planning.

• Proven ability to analyze and interpret moderately complex data.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective on-site inspections and make corrective action

recommendations.

• Proven ability to conduct effective field investigations of accidents/incidents.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective educational and training programs in support of the District’s

safety goals and objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases.

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated working experience managing Texas Workers’ Compensation programs.

• Demonstrated working experience managing property & casualty programs.
  

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment,

copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure

to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or

irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and
carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with
assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to
provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent
districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None
  

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
services, and District business functions.