Safety Training Coordinator I - Road & Bridge

Reporting directly to an assigned Supervising Engineer, responsible for managing the development and implementation of compliance, safety programs and initiatives for the Williamson County Department of Infrastructure. Level I of II in Safety & Training Coordinators.

• Administers and implements the Department of Infrastructure’s Department Safety and Loss Prevention Programs
• Develops individual training programs associated with safety for URS staff in coordination with department leadership and compliance standards
• Provides department leadership with insight on safety measures essential for URS staff
• Coordinates and prepares all safety audits
• Manages and implements all annual safety inspections of various equipment storage, use and building safety tools, including fire extinguishers, first aid kits and AED machines
• Compiles and reports safety and loss prevention data to various state agencies including oversite of reporting compliance for the Texas Tier Two Program.
• Performs maintenance of training materials, licensing, and certifications for compliance purposes
• Performs quality control by collecting and analyzing data to determine effectiveness of loss prevention and safety programs
• Serves as primary contact and performs risk tasks associated Worker’s Compensation claims, accidents, and injuries processing
• Provides recommendations and assistance in annual budget process by collaborating with department leadership on safety operation and equipment needs
• Maintains and updates all employee training files
• Performs maintenance of training materials, licensing, and certifications for compliance purposes
• Collaborates with department leadership on various program initiatives, professional development, and technical training programs
• Creates and manages department training calendar, and external training announcements
• Ensures department compliance with various regulatory environmental, health and safety requirements
• Leads and coordinates routine safety meetings
• Monitors all account purchases related to PPE and related safety equipment
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned
  
  

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – an assigned Supervising Engineer
• Direct Reports – No
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Travel between work sites, is required
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels
  
  

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Serves on-call status as needed
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of safety program implementation and administration experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety equipment and practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and construction project management systems
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required Within Thirty (30) Days Of Employment

• Valid Texas driver’s license
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• National Safety Councils’ Advanced Safety Certificate
• One (1) years of program administration experience in construction
  
  

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A
  
  

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.