What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health & Safety Administrator position at City of Raleigh North Carolina?
We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Occupational Health & Safety Administrator to join our cutting-edge Human Resources Department! If you're ready to dive into a role that supports our exceptional Health, Safety, and Workers' Compensation Team, this is the opportunity for you.
Imagine being at the forefront of our City's Global Health and Safety program, where your meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning skills will play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of our vibrant workforce of 7,000 employees. We're looking for innovative thinkers who can anticipate and adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of health and safety.
As part of our continuously growing team, you'll work alongside energetic and dedicated professionals who are committed to creating a safe and thriving working environment. Together, we’ll protect City employees, citizens, and communities from existing and potential hazards, making a tangible impact every day. Join us as we strive to support our organization's mission to provide outstanding services and resources to our residents! By collaborating actively with our employees and the Raleigh community, you’ll help fulfill the promise of excellence that our capital city stands for. Let’s build a brighter, safer future together!
Our Health and Safety program is one of the dynamic cornerstones of HR's Total Compensation, Benefits, and Wellness strategy. Our team's mission is thrilling: to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, all while safeguarding the well-being and financial security of our employees, their families, and their teams. As a key player in this initiative, you’ll leverage best practices to create a proactive and vibrant workplace safety culture. This role is an incredible opportunity for an expert problem solver with a sharp eye for data analytics and a passion for process improvement. You'll be part of an evolving HR function dedicated to enhancing total compensation, benefits, and wellness, making a meaningful impact on our workforce and transforming the employee experience for the better!
In this position, you'll get to directly impact our employees in meaningful ways that enable them to serve our community with peace of mind, knowing that their health and safety is a top priority for City leadership. In return, you'll expand your skill set by leading and managing various projects that uniquely exist in Local Government. You will thrive by being supported by a caring team and receive all the resources you need to build a rewarding career.
This position requires an experienced and highly motivated Human Resources professional with an understanding of the function and role that Health and Safety plays in supporting and retaining our workforce. The successful candidate will be an experienced Health and Safety subject-matter expert (SME) who can work independently and collaboratively on a wide range of programs and administrative assignments. You will be part of a cohesive team, working as one team to meet the demanding needs of our organization. We seek a creative, well-rounded teammate who will be an integral part of the continued success and growth of the organization.
- Plans, implements, and maintains global health, safety, and environmental programs for the City of Raleigh employees; evaluates program results; recommends and coordinates program improvements.
- Provides guidance and direction to departmental safety personnel to ensure standards and practices meet regulatory requirements, review equipment, and identify possible hazards and methods for mitigation.
- Develops and implements global strategies to control and reduce safety hazards systematically.
- Conducts safety evaluations and incident investigations in various workplace settings, including but not limited to office spaces, laboratories, and warehouses, and coordinates OSHA/NFPA compliance inspections.
- Develops and coordinates specialized education and training materials, including new employee orientation and CDL’s FMCSA ELDT training programs.
- Reviews and recommends personal protective equipment and supply purchases considering essential occupational health, safety, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards; attends design reviews and makes recommendations.
- Provides global safety training and maintains a global electronic Safety Management System (SMS).
- Monitors AVL/Telematics system drivers to ensure compliance and maintains the City’s fleet participants’ driving records.
- Reviews and analyzes incident reports and assists in root cause investigation.
- Attends and leads safety committee meetings as the Enterprise Health and Safety Analyst.
- Identifies hazardous workplace conditions and practices; conducts surveys and inspections to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety, and environmental issues; provides advice and recommendations concerning applicable regulations; liaises with regulatory agencies to establish and maintain program compliance.
- Coordinates the implementation of controls to address hazardous issues; reviews accident reports and safety violations; conducts investigations; makes recommendations for corrective actions.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data; prepares and maintains reports, correspondence, and presentations.
- Responds to vehicular crashes and severe workplace injuries as needed.
- Assists in annual OSHA 300/300A and NC BLS reporting.
- Serves as an Enterprise Health and Safety subject matter expert to Departmental Safety personnel throughout the organization.
Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene or directly related field and one year of occupational health experience in area related to assignment.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing/Certifications
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications.
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification.
- Environmental Safety and Hazardous Materials Handling certification.
- OSHA 500/501.
- Principles and practices of program administration and management.
- Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
- Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
- Standards of workplace safety and health.
- Safety assessment methods.
- Applicable safety inspection procedures and practices.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
- Customer service principles.
- Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
- Modern office technology.
- Managing a project or program.
- Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
- Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
- Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
- Compiling and sorting data and articulating issues and recommendations.
- Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
- Providing direction to others in order to meet standards.
- Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
- Monitoring compliance with safety regulations, standards and program policies.
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
- Providing customer service.
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Salary : $45,757 - $84,652
