What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health and Safety Program Manager position at Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
This position is responsible for the oversight and daily management of the Borough's employee health and safety programs. This position will provide technical assistance to department leadership, employees and supervisors regarding workplace safety matters; and, provide oversight and compliance monitoring of the Borough’s Employee Health and Safety program through training, audits, and reports.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
This is a non-bargaining unit management position.
This position is open until filled - which means it might close at any time.Candidate applications are reviewed and referred to the hiring manager every Friday.R1 - R5 - DOE
Five (5) years of professional manager-level safety experience demonstrating leadership in managing safety programs and initiatives, or other relevant experience which may include roles such as project manager or program coordinator, managing cross-functional teams or projects with strict regulatory or quality requirements; human resources positions focused on compliance, training, workers compensation, and incident reporting; operations management with expertise in risk assessments, process improvements, and overseeing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); facilities management with an emphasis on workplace safety, inspections, contractor oversight, and emergency preparedness; or environmental science roles specializing in compliance, hazard assessments, and mitigation strategies. Experience in an emergency services setting is desirable.
Successful candidates will exhibit strong leadership and team coordination skills, the ability to manage policy and compliance requirements, and proficiency in data analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the capacity to engage effectively across various organizational levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and incident reporting systems is required.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and background check.
- Develops, recommends and implements programs, protocols, and procedures to ensure the safety, health and environmental protection of Borough employees.
- Facilitates compliance with all relevant local, state and federal occupational health, safety and environmental laws, regulations and guidelines.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Workers Compensation reporting requirements.
- Serves as system administrator for the Borough employee health and safety incident reporting system.
- Establishes and implements safety training objectives; trains and advises Borough employees regarding safety protocols and procedures; develops and reviews a variety of training plans; presents environmental, safety and health training.
- Conducts and reviews safety inspections of buildings, facilities, and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards; reports non-compliance and/or hazardous conditions and recommends remedial actions.
- Conducts on-site accident and incident investigations as needed; prepares reports and makes recommendations for appropriate procedural changes.
- Conducts audits of corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Serves as chair of the Safety Committee.
- Coordinates with Human Resources and local medical clinics to provide employees with basic health screening, required tests and immunizations.
- Works with leadership in appropriate areas to ensure proper facilitation of safety programs including but not limited to: Respiratory Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Hearing Protection, etc.
- Assists departments with the development and implementation of safety programs.
- Works with leadership in appropriate areas to ensure that Safety Data Sheets, inspection reports, and hazard documentation are maintained and up-to-date.
- Forwards third-party property damage claims to Risk Manager for resolution.
- Tracks and monitors compliance with established employee health and safety program requirements; develop and maintain relevant safety metrics; and provide regular reports to leadership.
- Recommends corrective actions to Borough senior leadership for work-related accidents and exposures.
- Makes recommendations of changes in equipment and/or processes to correct unsafe conditions; assesses statistics to determine safety program improvements.
- Develop, implement and maintain employee health and safety related policies and procedures.
- Performs related duties.
Salary : $88,317 - $95,597
