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SalarySAFETY OFFICER
An Overview
The Safety Officer for the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) develops implements and maintains programs for the prevention of accidental losses and for compliance with appropriate State and federal regulatory requirements for the department. An Incumbent in this class Inspects work areas and associated equipment, including the performance of surprise Inspections, the latter when jointly determined necessary or desirable by incumbent and Risk Manager. The Incumbent performs a critical review of written materials, including departmental safety programs and objectives, rules and regulations, educational materials, records of employee training, and previous reports of injuries to employees and citizens to identify and assess actual or potential safety problems. Additional duties include the preparation of reports, assisting departments in report preparation, providing advice and assistance regarding the practices and procedures of regulatory agencies, and coordinating and monitoring the return to work of employees following a work-related illness or injury. Tasks for the Safety Officer will be performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director.
The Opportunity
- Researches regulations for compliance requirements relative to department job functions, including conducting hazard and risk assessments of job functions and tasks;
- Designing and implementing written safety and health programs, policies, procedures, safe job practices, training presentations, etc;
- Liaison to Risk Management Division and Department of Transportation Coordinator for general liability and worker’s compensation claims, subrogation cases, commercial driver’s licenses medical exams, a notice of violation, and random drug and alcohol tests which includes communication, investigation and coordination and compilation of written responses and records;
- Maintain and customize the industry-safe web-based software platform for the storage of employee safety training and professional development records, inspection and accident records, employee CDL-specific information and Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury and illness logs
- Inspect job sites, work zones, and facilities, audit records and prepares written reports with recommended corrective action and follow-up for implementation and closure in accordance to federal and state law, regulations and policies, including industry standards and best practices and TES established procedures and job safe practices. Plans coordinate and conduct safety and health activities, i.e., new employee orientation, job site and automated external defibrillator (AED) devices inspections industrial hygiene testing, group and topic-specific training and mock exercises.
- Serves as an advisor to the department employee safety round table that reviews accidents and injuries, crafts situational awareness statements, and trains employees to resolve problems and elevate issues that rise to the level of management
- Reviews regulations and advises management on regulatory impacts to the department, impact on existing safety programs, and plans for impact changes, improvements or implementation of new safety programs. Advises supervisors with accident investigations including maintaining and analyzing injury and illness records for trends while making recommendations for improvements.
- Performs related work as required.
About T&ES
T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
To qualify for this position. all candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience with industrial health and safety and loss control practices; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
