Objectives

Individual is responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a safe work environment for the Delaware County Regional Sewer District. Individual develop, implement, and maintain department safety programs, conduct training sessions, and manage certification records. Individual reports to the Deputy Director of Operations.

Job Standards

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five (5) years of experience in a related field including occupational safety which may include safety program development or management, safety education or training, safety inspection for evaluation of work practices, or safety engineering OR any combination of equivalent education and experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment.
All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with the County Safety Coordinator on various projects and tasks including developing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety trainings, and investigating safety incidents;
• Designs, develops, and implements safety and health programs and ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) health and safety regulations;
• Develops policies, procedures, and practices to prevent accidents and injuries; makes recommendations to management and staff concerning employee safety in operational procedures; develops, maintains, and updates a safety manual for a department or division;
• Coordinates and/or conducts training to department staff regarding workplace safety, applicable safety regulations, and necessary safety policies and procedures;
• Works with outside construction contractors, as needed, to review and comment on their safety policies and procedures.
• Performs site safety audits for both internal construction work and work that is being contracted out;
• Maintains and documents professional certification and training data for staff and managers;
• Ensures Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) documents and records are identifiable, controlled and maintained in an organized, quickly retrievable manner; makes timely submissions to State and Federal agencies as required;
• Develops and maintains a system for measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of the occupational safety programs;
• Develops, maintains, and communicates statistical records, summaries, and reports to management;
• Manages and maintains the organizations training and certification databases, online course, and training subscriptions;
• Oversees and/or conducts job hazard assessments to determine appropriate personal protective equipment and apparel and to determine the conditions under which the apparel must be worn;
• Proactively performs EHS audits and implements audit recommendations. Assess potential environmental risks and provide mitigation plans to reduce incidents.
• Ensure timely investigation of environmental, health and safety incidents, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective action plans;
• Administers and maintains documents for all EHS policies, written programs (Injury and Illness Protection Program (IIPP), Return to Work Programs, etc.) and training programs;
• Audits the inspection records and activities to ensure equipment, machinery, motor vehicles, facilities, and work areas comply with federal and state regulations and departmental policy;
• Assists personnel with improving their safety performance by identifying and analyzing the conditions and practices;
• Develops and conducts safety orientation and training programs for new and current employees; observes employees' work practices to ensure compliance with safety policies;
• Recommends modifications, re-design, repair, or elimination of machinery or equipment to increase or ensure operational safety;
• Writes bid specifications for the purchase of equipment or clothing, as required; Researches and reviews bid contracts to ensure that all safety requirements are met;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V