Safety specialist

Reports to Section Manager, Operations Safety & Health

Full or Part Time : Full Time

Regular or Temporary : Regular

Work Schedule : Monday Friday, additional hours during emergencies, as needed

Position Location : Gaithersburg

Position Summary Information

The Safety Specialist I is responsible for implementing and maintaining the WSSC Water Safety Program. The role provides onsite, day-to-day support at various locations.

Also conducts incident prevention inspections, observations and investigations, as well as safety and health training in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Conducts safety audits on various types of WSSC Water activities and facilities and various required safety training courses.
• Conducts safety training courses and on-the-job training based on regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and / or procedures.
• Maintains training information and records and safety training database.
• Reports health concerns to the occupational health nurse; coordinates preventative measures accordingly.
• Conducts and / or reviews accident investigations to determine accident causes; makes recommendations on corrective action to prevent similar types of accident(s) in the future.
• Conducts fire and other emergency evacuation drills.
• Reviews warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements.
• Reviews monthly fire extinguisher inspection records and annual fire evacuation drill records.
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.

Other Functions

• Creates and distributes safety communications.
• Coordinates all safety-related activities at assigned locations.
• Provides any safety-related support requested.
• Responds to medical or other safety emergencies; including after-hours and weekends.
• Assists managers and supervisors in implementing Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program.
• Periodically revises safety and health manual and safety SoPs.
• Provides administrative support during the DOT physical activities and random drug and alcohol testing activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals.
• Considerable knowledge of the OSHA, MOSH, NIOSH, EPA, DOT, ACGIH, Safety and Health regulations and standards.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles.
• Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety-related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle operation, use of chemicals, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial hygiene, Fire Protection, or related discipline.
• 3 years’ experience with environmental safety and health programs.
• 7 years’ experience with environmental health and safety programs.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Preferences

• Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or other nationally accredited association.
• OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction or General Industry.

Salary

$82,732 - $140,868

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap.

The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

10 / 17 / 2024

Open Until Filled : No

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check / verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses / contact lenses)?
• Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

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Last updated : 2024-10-20

Salary : $82,732 - $140,868