Safety and Training Officer - Dept. of Public Works
Full Time
Manchester, NH
Posted
Job description
Job DescriptionGrade 20
Do you have experience with Occupational Safety and Loss Prevention (in regards to Worker's Compensation) policies, procedures and training programs? Come join the DPW team and help keep our employees safe!
General Statement of Duties:
Develops, implements, evaluates, coordinates and instructs training and safety programs within the department; performs directly related work as required.
Examples of Essential Work
Organize, develop, administer and monitor training programs that includes but is not limited to Commercial Driver"s License training and a comprehensive Department wide equipment training program for all heavy, medium and light duty equipment.
Develops related training materials and curriculum and conducts training for heavy equipment operators and for train-the-trainer programs;
Implements, as resources allow, the use of virtual training systems (heavy equipment simulators or the like);
Designs and implements workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from potentially hazardous work conditions;
Implements training and facilitates a wide variety of training programs that enhance the effectiveness of the workforce;
Develops, maintains and administers training standards, curriculum database, procedures and training manuals for the department;
Instructs trainings on all safety policies and requirements related to equipment operation and ensures employee safety awareness and the safety of their working environment;
Conducts training on a variety of topics such as emergency preparedness;
Develops, coordinates and administers Continuity of Operations Plans department wide contemplating natural disasters, pandemics, and other events which may disrupt operations
Gathers statistical data and performs periodic analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of the training programs and identifies gaps within the training; Establishes metrics to show program and department goals are met;
Responsible for the development, review and maintenance of the comprehensive records as related to all training and certification tracking of all department personnel;
Prepares safety reports, records and ensures that the City is compliant with all State and Federal laws and requirements;
Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data related to exposure factors concerning occupational accidents;
Reviews, investigates, and determines cause of accidents and injuries and recommends accident and injury corrective measures to minimize recurrence;
Conducts field safety audits to identify any workplace hazards and ensure that all employees are working in a safe manner;
Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment and practices for compliance with OSHA and all government health and safety standards and regulations and in preparation for classroom and on-the-job training;
Asses the needs of the department, establish standardized training processes and practices that ensure consistency in delivery;
Establishes and serves as Chairman of an internal Safety Committee; chairs safety committee meetings and initiates actions concerning recommendations and findings;
Coordinates with outside safety engineers and activities on safety training materials and requirements; and more.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor"s degree in occupational safety/health, education, training or a related field; and
Considerable experience in safety training and/or loss prevention; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
Valid New Hampshire Driver"s License
CPR/First Aid Instructor certification (or ability to attain within one year of employment.)
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