Safety And Training Manager (Department Of Transportation And Highways) Actively Recruited

   

 

 

Cook County Offices

Under The President

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Job Summary Under the direction of the Bureau Chief of Maintenance for the Department, plans, schedules, coordinates,delegates, and maintains all necessary safety requirements, trainings, and requests for all departmental employees. Serves as a liaison for the Department's Maintenance Bureau with all Department Bureaus, County Departments, and outside agencies for safety procedures, protocols, and personnel safety matters. Provides logistical support in the implementation of emergency operation plans. Assists with onsite compliance safety inspections. Manages the health and safety processes for risk reduction, injury prevention, and safety regulatory compliance of County, local, state and federal regulations. Develops and prepares training programs,
presentations; disseminates safety information to staff utilizing various media platforms; attends conferences; and prepares reports as required for compliance and new employee onboarding. Performs other duties as assigned This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Attention Applicants: Please be advised that the County's job titles are under review and may be subject to change.  Changes to job titles listed in postings for County vacancies will not impact the posted salary range. 

 Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Five (5) years' full time work experience managing safety/training programs in Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or Public Works industries is required.  
• Supervisory experience with the Department of Transportation (DOT) or Public Works safety staff is required.  
• Professional work experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point is required.
• Must work rotating shifts providing 24/7 coverage as needed including holidays is required.
• Valid driver's license and current proof of auto insurance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA certified.

 This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization. 

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point.  Knowledge of current industry safety standards and regulations OF TRANSPORTATION/public works.  Knowledge of good office management principles and exercises sound judgement, discretion, and problem-solving abilities for all situations.  Skill disseminating safety information to all necessary staff.  Skills in effectively communicating as a liaison with staff, local and outside agencies.  Skills in participating in virtual and in person meetings.  Skill understanding safety practices and procedures with OSHA standards.  Ability to acquire a thorough knowledge of specialized administrative and processing procedures and regulations particular to the area of an assignment.  Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.  Ability to research from a variety of sources and provide training.  Ability to manage multiple projects and large groups of individuals.  Good attention to detail, ability to proof, and edit complex information from documents.  Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner relative to all issues.  Ability to convey information and explain or discuss office policy and procedures with others either in person or virtually.

Physical Requirements

Light Work

Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.  They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

  VETERAN'S PREFERENCEWhen applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time.   To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
• IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION "Are you a military veteran?"
• ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.  IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov

    VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.   

 

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

 

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

 

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

 

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

 

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