Safety Compliance Officer

Safety Compliance Officer

Department of Human Resource

Finance & Administration

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Monday through Friday; 8-5 pm and most likely some weekends.

Summary/Objective of Position:

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director and in collaboration with the Vice President of Finance Administration, the Safety Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines. This involves promoting a safe workplace and the development of various safety training for the faculty, staff, and students.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be a accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and implement an effective compliance program. The Safety Compliance Officer will advise on measures to minimize hazards and maintain a safe working environment for Higher Education Institutions. Vigilance in identifying violations is crucial.
• Oversees the institutional efforts of the College and serves as the primary compliance officer. The focus will be on preventive measures, requiring attentiveness and proactive thinking. Detail orientation is essential, especially during emergencies.
• Reviews and audits a broad spectrum of College operations and policies for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, applicable regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintaining legal safety standards and cultivating a culture of prioritizing health and safety. Standardize health and safety to remain consistent. Supports the development of OHS policies and programs, and advises and instructs on various safety-related topics.
• Conducts regular department or division meetings to share best practice techniques.
• Conducts and identifies hazardous waste and disposing of it correctly. Conducts on-site College campus visits and documents all potential hazards. Once identified, complete all necessary work orders on prevention and/or accidents, and follow through with any corrective measures.
• Promote safety initiatives and optimize institutional efforts; identify areas for improvement; and develop internal reports on any financial improprieties, fraudulent practices, and other related violations of the compliances.
• Collaborates with the executive team and other departments on developing training initiatives. In addition, coordinates with other entities on training initiatives for Higher Ed Institutions, such as NNOSHA, Navajo Nation Risk Management, and the Safety/Loss Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Business Management.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in risk management and compliance, or related fields.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management.
• 3-5 years in Business Management.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) procedures.
• Knowledge of NNOSHA.
• Knowledge of Navajo Nation Risk Management and Safety/Loss Control.
• Knowledge of potential hazardous materials and practices.
• Knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.

Skills:

• Proven experience as a safety officer.
• Skill in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
• Proficient in MS Office and related software.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to conduct data analysis and reporting statistics.
  
• Ability to present and explain health and safety topics.
  
• Ability to present to faculty, staff, and students on occupational health and safety.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Duties involve field work that requires complete control of all physical faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25-50 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.

Other Requirement(s):

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
  
• Certificate of completion in occupational health and safety administration.

Please upload all documents relevant to the position you are applying for. This should include at a minimum;

(1) Resume,

(2) Three - Letters of Recommendation (Dated within One-Year from the Application), and

(3) Copies of Academic Transcripts.

Other documents may be required for the position, for example, if claiming Navajo Preference upload your CIB (Certificate of Indian Blood) or DD-214 if claiming Veterans Preference. Please upload and appropriately title those documents if the position requires additional certification and/or licensures.

Note: if any documents are missing or not uploaded, your application will not be complete and therefore not considered.