What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Technician position at Town of Clayton?
* Salary Grade SG111* * Recruitment Range: $55,034.00 - $68,718.00 *
** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **
* Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Safety Technician for the Human Resources Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
This is an entry-level professional position with technical work in facilitating the safety and health of the Town. This position will assist the Safety Officer in managing the overall safety program for the Town. This class is distinguished from the Safety & Risk Officer class in that the Safety and Risk Officer class performs advanced-level safety duties, and other assignments requiring well developed professional knowledge and judgment.
- Assist with conducting activities inherent to the safety function, such as incident investigations, safety audits, trend analysis, training, job safety analyses, and job safety observations that are intended to embed a safety mindset throughout the organization.
- Assists in administering North Carolina Department of Occupational Safety and Health, DOT, and related safety standards and in developing Townwide safety programs.
- Assist with conducting training sessions for employees and their supervisors regarding safety in the workplace and safe working environments, including: proper lifting techniques and other safe working practices, the safe utilization of equipment and tools, and the recognition of hazardous conditions, etc.
- Assist with conducting needs analysis in order to develop, coordinate, and participate in specialized and general safety training courses.
- Serves as a technical safety resource for departments to assist and guide management in resolving safety problems, developing safe work procedures and guidelines.
- Recommends measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Assists in developing and/or adapting Townwide safety practices and policies to specific departments or divisions.
- Assists in maintaining an accident recording system.
- Conduct regular job site safety inspections.
- Researches and interprets safety rules, regulations, and procedures for department supervisors and employees.
- Coordinates with departments to identify high-risk areas and develops a safety program to address deficiencies.
- Promotes initiatives that improve and sustain the safety, health, security, and welfare of all personnel.
- Prepares for and participates in audits and inspections by federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Participates in communicating governing safety regulations and appropriate industry “best practices” and internal “best practices” to all employees to ensure continuous safety and health performance improvement.
- Collaborates with the Safety & Risk Officer in analyzing workers’ compensation claim trends and develops plans for mitigating risk.
- May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or Town-wide emergency.
Knowledge of:
- The principles, techniques, and methods of modern safety administration.
- The current and available safety testing equipment, supplies, and personal protective equipment; OSHA, ADOSH, DOT, and related safety standards.
- The safe operation of trenching equipment, forklifts, backhoes, aerial lift or bucket trucks, and similar equipment.
- The principles of employee safety training and work behavior motivation.
- The principles associated with the provision of a safe working environment, as well as safe working practices and procedures in general.
- Municipal water, natural gas, and electric utility operations; and confined space, manhole entry, chemicals, and large construction equipment safety practices and procedures.
- Assist in administering OSHA, DOT, and related safety standards.
- Assist with safety inspections, accident investigations.
- Assist in the development of safety programs and procedural changes to improve employee safety.
- Prepare, conduct, and coordinate safety-related training sessions; present ideas both verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, Town Staff, and representatives from other agencies.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED, supplemented by specialized training in safety, risk management, hazardous materials management; and at least two years of experience in occupational safety and health.
OR
Depending on the position, the Town may consider 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.
*SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*
https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/
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To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
Salary : $55,034 - $68,718
