What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District?
Join our Team and be part of The Brushy Creek Life!
The Location:
Come experience "The Brushy Creek Life" in Round Rock, Texas, just minutes north of Austin. Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District enjoys the quiet rural aspects of small-town America while having proximity to cosmopolitan amenities.
The Organization:
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District is home to 18,000 residents. Formed initially as Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 2 in 1977, BCMUD provides water and wastewater services, recreational activities, beautiful gardens, parks, and miles of trails through the Brushy Creek community. BCMUD operates four swimming pools, four tennis courts, and a disc golf course throughout the community.
At the heart of our District is the Brushy Creek Community Center. Our Community Center features two gyms, two racketball courts, weight room, rock wall, and recreational programming, including various fun activities, educational and fitness classes.
Brushy Creek employs approximately 190 seasonal, part-time, and full-time team members.
Safety Coordinator:
The Safety Coordinator serves as a resource recommending safe and healthy working conditions by implementing safety standards, providing training, and coordinating safety initiatives. This role provides basic guidance, training, coordination, and administrative support in areas of safety compliance. The Safety Coordinator collaborates with all departments to promote a culture of safety, leads incident investigations, and provides proactive strategies to prevent accidents while supporting cost center managers in achieving safety and compliance excellence.
- Safety Program Development: Designs, implements, and manages safety programs and policies in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Safety Audit and Inspection: Oversees the scheduling and coordination of Fire Marshall, fire alarms, fire systems, and fire extinguisher inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Conducts regular inspections of District facilities, equipment, work processes, and safety signs to identify potential hazards and address concerns such as fading, outdated information, and ADA compliance, ensuring all safety standards are met. Regularly coordinates tests of emergency systems, such as emergency buttons and eye wash stations, to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Risk Assessment: Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses across the District, including safety evaluations for District festivals and events, to identify potential risks and recommend effective control measures that ensure the safety of participants, staff, and vendors.
- Training and Education: Conducts regular safety training sessions for staff, ensuring they are informed of safety procedures, regulations, and emergency response plans.
- Incident Investigation: Investigates workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and develops corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Emergency Preparedness: Collaborates with the Security team to develop, maintain, and coordinate Active Shooter and Fire Evacuation Plans, as well as other emergency response procedures and disaster recovery strategies. Conducts regular drills to ensure all employees are trained and prepared for emergency situations.
- ADA Grievance Process: Oversees the ADA grievance process within the District, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and policies. Services as the primary point of contact for residents and members raising ADA compliance concerns, conducting thorough investigations into grievances, and coordinating a timely response. Collaborates with various departments to develop and deliver training on ADA regulations, maintain accurate documentation of all regulations, and recommend necessary actions or policy adjustments to foster an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees and visitors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a safety-related role.
Benefits:
- Retirement plan through the Texas County District Retirement System with a contribution match of 2 to 1 at retirement
- Employee funded 457 option
- Certification pay
- Longevity pay
- Employee Community Center Membership
- Access to community pools and tennis courts
- 50% Off Sports & Classes