What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Safety and Security (Senior Leader, OSHA Compliance) position at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens?
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens (JZG) is seeking an experienced Safety and Security Director to build and lead a comprehensive safety and security program from the ground up. At JZG, we strive to develop a collaborative culture where safety is the foundation driving our actions and interactions to create safe spaces and habitats.
The Safety and Security Director will champion a proactive safety culture, conduct thorough risk assessments, develop and deliver training programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and head our emergency response protocols. This inspiring leader will collaborate across departments to integrate safety into every facet of zoo operations.
What You Bring:
- Experience and Expertise:
- Five (5) years of relevant experience in safety management, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards, including hazardous materials handling, safety protocols, and emergency preparedness.
- Strong risk assessment and analytical skills to identify hazards and develop preventative safety strategies.
- In-depth understanding of the regulatory environment and effective risk management techniques.
- Leadership and Team Development:
- Five (5) years of experience managing and developing teams, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
- Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams, ensuring alignment with organizational safety goals.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to educate, train, and engage staff at all levels, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Strategic and Operational Excellence:
- Proficiency in resource planning, organizational goal setting, and strategic planning to align safety initiatives with the organization's mission.
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record and be over age 18 to drive organizational vehicles.
- May require local travel.
- Schedule of work includes a Saturday and/or Sunday for operations.
- Availability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including extended hours, holidays, weekends.
- Requires visual acuity for reading, writing, and observing surroundings, and auditory acuity for communication.
- Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, sunlight, cold, rain, and wind.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust, animal dander, pollen, etc.), bloodborne pathogens, zoonotic diseases and injuries from animals.
- Must be available to fulfill disaster-response duties as required.
Inclusion, diversity, and equity as a value
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens embraces diversity in a meaningful way and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight, or height.
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