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The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Safety Program and Operations Supervisor, Sr., to oversee the implementation and management of safety programs and operational procedures within the organization. This position ensures a safe and compliant working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors by coordinating safety initiatives, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The Safety Program and Operations Supervisor will also support operational efficiency by working closely with various departments to identify potential risks, streamline workflows, and promote a safety-conscious culture.
Duties include but are not limited to
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge (some Combination Of The Following)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV .
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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R espect. E quity. A ccountability. D iversity… YOU !!!
About
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- T uition Assistance Program
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Safety Program and Operations Supervisor, Sr., to oversee the implementation and management of safety programs and operational procedures within the organization. This position ensures a safe and compliant working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors by coordinating safety initiatives, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The Safety Program and Operations Supervisor will also support operational efficiency by working closely with various departments to identify potential risks, streamline workflows, and promote a safety-conscious culture.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive safety programs that comply with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
- Regularly inspecting facilities, equipment, and work practices to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.
- Collecting data, tracking incidents, and analyzing trends to inform safety initiatives and decision-making.
- Ensuring employees are adequately trained on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintaining up-to-date safety certifications and licenses, managing documentation, and reporting as required by law and company policies.
- Integrating safety measures into daily workflows and processes to support operational goals without compromising safety standards.
- Conducting root cause analysis of accidents or near-misses, determining corrective and preventive actions, and preparing reports.
- Encouraging employee involvement, promoting open communication, and providing safety-related guidance and resources.
- Submitting required reports for regulatory agencies, management, and internal stakeholders, documenting compliance efforts, safety performance, and incident outcomes.
- Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies related to safety and operational processes, and recommending changes based on audits, feedback, and incident analysis.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
- Five years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment
- A Master's degree in business, public administration, or field directly related to assignment may be preferred
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration
- At least 10 years of experience in a utility environment
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture cooperative and professional relationships
- Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge (some Combination Of The Following)
- National Fire Protection rule and regulations
- Environmental Protection Administration rules and regulations
- Department of Environmental Quality rules and regulations
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Anticipating future needs and assessing operational concerns
- Balancing conflicting priorities
- Written and verbal communications
- Creating and delivering presentations
- Conducting extensive research
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Managing and leading change initiatives
- Performing data analysis
- Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating safety protocols
- Preparing, writing, and reviewing safety
- Responding in a timely to accidents and injuries
- Working strategically and collaboratively across divisions
- Adaptable
- Decision making
- Flexibility
- Good oral and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Reasoning
- Self-management
- Teamwork
- Emotional Intelligence
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV .
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
