The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Safety and Health Specialist.

Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.

General Description

Promotes, develops, and manages the safety and occupational health of the employees of Broward County.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires two (2) years anticipating, identifying, evaluating chemical, physical, and biological hazards and performing instructional design and adult learning delivery related to environmental health and safety and / or criminal background & investigative services experience including one (1) year of lead work / supervisory experience, depending on the area of assignment.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for the duration of the appointment.

Preferences

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by BCSP Board
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by ABIH Board
• Florida Certified Mold Assessor
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• First Aid CPR / AED / Blood Borne Pathogen Instructor and / or Basic and / or Advanced Life Support
• Fork Lift / Aerial Lift Instructor
• OSHA Hazardous Materials Coursework
• Building Inspections
• Security and / or Loss Control

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Develops and conducts safety and occupational health training and education programs; inspects and evaluates workplace environments to ensure they comply with local and federal regulations;

recommends measures to protect workers and the general public from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.

Assesses County facilities, processes, and statistical data to identify trends, evaluate conditions and recommend appropriate corrective action.

Investigates and analyzes accidents to identify root cause and recommend corrective actions.

Facilitates the Countywide Safety Committee, under the direction of the County's Facilitator program and facilitates for other agencies as needed.

Reviews, develops, and implements occupational health and safety policies and related compliance programs; assists with various Safety and Occupational Programs;

assists in industrial hygiene monitoring; oversees and coordinates Broward County's Occupational Vaccine Program.

Conducts ergonomic assessments to improve productivity, quality, and safety and worker comfort by making practical ergonomic improvements in the workplace;

conducts job hazard analysis to identify hazards and recommend steps to eliminate or reduce hazards to an acceptable risk level.

Supervises the everyday evolution of performing local criminal background checks for new hires and volunteers; tracks employees' driver's licenses and citizen complaints regarding employee driving habits.

Receives loss notices regarding vehicle accidents throughout the month; enters accident information; acquires any additional information required to bring to the accident review committee for their review and vote.

Attends staff meetings, committee meetings, prepares for accident review committee meetings.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards / Human Rights Section.

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Last updated : 2024-09-09