Health & Safety Specialist

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci.
As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don't feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.
Position Title: Health & Safety Specialist
Department: Operations Admin
Reports to: Director of Contracts & Compliance
Pay Class: Full-time Regular
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Health & Safety Specialist will ensure that health and safety protocols, including all COVID-19-specific policies and procedures are implemented and followed throughout the organization and are aligned with current local, state and federal guidance in conjunction with the Director of Contracts & Compliance and the Safety Team. This position is responsible for monitoring incident and other reports from all areas of the organization, ensuring swift and appropriate communication regarding health issues, fleet maintenance, chemical management and training and generally acting as a primary resource for health and safety questions and responses throughout the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Update and administer safety training and develop and maintain a record, in collaboration with the HR team, to ensure compliance with annual training requirements for a variety of safety topics including camp staff safety, driving, chemical use, heat exposure, bloodborne pathogens, evacuations, and more
• Create a comprehensive system to library and track chemicals used throughout the Center, and create a centralized electronic repository of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
• Ensure Center vehicles are regularly maintained, serviced and kept in running order, along with taking primary responsibility for training drivers and maintaining a record of currently Authorized Drivers
• Act as the primary point of contact, along with the Safety Team, for reporting of physical hazards and identification and mitigation of unsafe conditions at Center facilities, and regularly monitor and restock first aid kits
• Partner with the Director of Facilities to ensure the facility is safe and well-maintained, and work with the city's Fire Marshall and ensure that the Center is compliant and has appropriate mitigations in place to prevent fire hazards
• With the Director of Contracts & Compliance, build a strong and diverse Safety Council team to assess risk issues and make recommendations about improving conditions and mitigating areas of risk across the organization
• During the summer, and at other times while camps are running:
• Act as the primary resource for safety for camp staff by visiting each camp site 1+ time per week
• Create and maintain a comprehensive log of reported incidents and concerns
• Disseminate a daily email to camp staff summarizing recent reports and reminders, a weekly email to camp staff summarizing the week, and a weekly monitoring report to the Executive Leadership Team
• Serve as an integral member of the Safety Team
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Best practices related to health and safety, including environmental health and fleet management
• Department of Health and CDC guidance for camps and COVID-19

Skills:

• Highly effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management and organization
• Work effectively and respectfully with people from different cultural backgrounds and at different levels of the organization
• Excellent customer service skills; be approachable and use welcoming body language and demeanor
• Create complex logs and reports using Word and Excel

Ability to:

• Ensure confidentiality and privacy of sensitive health and safety information
• Ensure guests of all ages and from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and served in a manner that makes their experience positive, memorable and consistent with Pacific Science Center's mission, vision, and values
• Take initiative and act independently, as well as with a team
• Quickly learn and apply policies and procedures
• Maintain a calm demeanor in a stressful and rapidly changing environment

Qualifications
Required

• Past experience in a health and safety or related field
• Experience developing and disseminating data and information through various forms of communication
• Valid driver's license and good driving record including no moving violations in the past three years
• First Aid/AED/CPR certified or willingness to obtain this certification
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends, especially during the summer

COVID-19 Considerations
Pacific Science Center mandates that all new hires and employees must have the COVID-19 vaccination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those who cannot get the vaccine due to health reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs. COVID-19 policies are subject to change without advance notice based on updates to local, state and federal guidance.
This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Compensation
Pay is based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience.
Starting Base Salary Range: $23.00-$27.00
In addition to base salary, regular employees working 40 hrs/week can expect the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, basic life insurance, and disability insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation, 12 floating holidays, and sick pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee PacSci Membership

Pacific Science Center stands with those who are courageously fighting against hate, racism, and injustice. We recognize that not being racist is not sufficient. We must be actively anti-racist, and we commit to doing so. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in everything we do. Curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and changes that need to happen.
Pacific Science Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at HRDepartment@pacsci.org.
Other details

• Job Family Finance & Risk Management
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $23.00
• Max Hiring Rate $27.00

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