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Location : City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02438
Department: Department of General Services and Sustainability
Division: Risk Management - Administration
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: 12/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Safety Specialist to perform a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administering various components of the safety, environmental and health programs. The successful candidate will develop, coordinate, and facilitate safety training for employees; administer safety incentives and safety inspection procedures; communicate occupational and health hazards and safety precautions to departmental staff; investigate accidents to determine causes and prevent recurrence; inspect job site and work practices to ensure compliance with safety procedures; and make recommendations regarding safer work practices if necessary. Knowledge of safety statistical measurement methodology is necessary. Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with experience and/or training in safety management or occupational safety and health; three or more years related experience with knowledge of OSHA requirements. Must be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED and as a Defensive Driver Instructor or obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Must be proficient in MSWord and Excel. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, but not required. Possession of valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position.
Examples of Duties
SUMMARY
Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in analyzing and administering various components of the safety, environmental and health programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops, reviews and implements procedures and formal written programs related to safety issues to enable compliance with all city policies and procedures and applicable regulatory standards
Coordinates and implements employee safety training procedures as well as facilitates training sessions; conducts safety meetings on a consistent basis
Investigates accidents to determine causes and prevent recurrence
Reviews all accident reports for thoroughness of investigations and corrective actions; develops and implements employee safety incentive programs
Develops the fire prevention program for City employees, including building evacuation procedures. Responsible for, and administers, the annual fire extinguisher maintenance program and the annual sprinkler system inspection and test program. Maintains and updates emergency response plans and procedures
Establishes and administers safety inspection procedures; communicates occupational and health hazards and safety precautions to departmental staff
Evaluates effectiveness of safety program and training through employee feedback and internal audits
Evaluates hazardous conditions and recommends engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or personal protective equipment
Inspects job site and work practices to ensure compliance with safety procedures; makes recommendations regarding safer work practices as necessary
Assists department directors/managers in implementing corrective action involving driving and safety related issues
Assists Federal, State and Local representatives with inspections as required
Prepares and submits all required compliance reports; collects, analyzes and maintains data essential for effective safety and environmental programs
Develops materials for and presents new employee health and safety orientations
Challenges conventional thinking, explores new technology, and implements new ideas
Stays abreast of safety regulations; researches and recommends safety equipment and products
Assists environmental management and engineering with issues relating to employee safety
Assists Risk Management Officer in coordinating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensuring fair and equal public accommodations on city owned properties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with experience and/or training in safety management or occupational safety and health; three or more years related experience with knowledge of OSHA requirements. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Supplemental Information
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, and documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management, and employees.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, but not required, Must be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED and as a Defensive Driver Instructor or obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Possession of valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:
Years of Service Hours Per Month Fire 24-hr shift Employees
0 - 4 12 19.75
5 - 9 14 22.75
10- 14 16 25.50
15 - 19 17 26.75
20 - 24 18 28.75
25 + 20 32
Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.
Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.
Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.
Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.
Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.
Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023): Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).
Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options:
PPO 300 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.
PPO/HRA 1000 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
PPO/HSA 2700 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,300 for employee only coverage and $2,600 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.
Aetna Health Plan 2022 Monthly Rates
PPO 300
Employee Only: $70.94
Employee + Child: $265.16
Employee + Spouse: $621.98
Family: $680.04
PPO/HRA 1000
Employee Only: $45.94
Employee + Child: $225.16
Employee + Spouse: $571.98
Family: $580.04
PPO/HSA 2700
Employee Only: $21.72
Employee + Child: $169.46
Employee + Spouse $474.36
Family: $476.68
Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Delta Dental 2022 Monthly Rates
Employee: $2.80
Employee/Child: $18.88
Employee/Spouse: $18.88
Family: $49.36
Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount.
Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half.
Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service.
Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA...
Location : City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02438
Department: Department of General Services and Sustainability
Division: Risk Management - Administration
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: 12/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Safety Specialist to perform a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administering various components of the safety, environmental and health programs. The successful candidate will develop, coordinate, and facilitate safety training for employees; administer safety incentives and safety inspection procedures; communicate occupational and health hazards and safety precautions to departmental staff; investigate accidents to determine causes and prevent recurrence; inspect job site and work practices to ensure compliance with safety procedures; and make recommendations regarding safer work practices if necessary. Knowledge of safety statistical measurement methodology is necessary. Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with experience and/or training in safety management or occupational safety and health; three or more years related experience with knowledge of OSHA requirements. Must be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED and as a Defensive Driver Instructor or obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Must be proficient in MSWord and Excel. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, but not required. Possession of valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position.
Examples of Duties
SUMMARY
Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in analyzing and administering various components of the safety, environmental and health programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops, reviews and implements procedures and formal written programs related to safety issues to enable compliance with all city policies and procedures and applicable regulatory standards
Coordinates and implements employee safety training procedures as well as facilitates training sessions; conducts safety meetings on a consistent basis
Investigates accidents to determine causes and prevent recurrence
Reviews all accident reports for thoroughness of investigations and corrective actions; develops and implements employee safety incentive programs
Develops the fire prevention program for City employees, including building evacuation procedures. Responsible for, and administers, the annual fire extinguisher maintenance program and the annual sprinkler system inspection and test program. Maintains and updates emergency response plans and procedures
Establishes and administers safety inspection procedures; communicates occupational and health hazards and safety precautions to departmental staff
Evaluates effectiveness of safety program and training through employee feedback and internal audits
Evaluates hazardous conditions and recommends engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or personal protective equipment
Inspects job site and work practices to ensure compliance with safety procedures; makes recommendations regarding safer work practices as necessary
Assists department directors/managers in implementing corrective action involving driving and safety related issues
Assists Federal, State and Local representatives with inspections as required
Prepares and submits all required compliance reports; collects, analyzes and maintains data essential for effective safety and environmental programs
Develops materials for and presents new employee health and safety orientations
Challenges conventional thinking, explores new technology, and implements new ideas
Stays abreast of safety regulations; researches and recommends safety equipment and products
Assists environmental management and engineering with issues relating to employee safety
Assists Risk Management Officer in coordinating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensuring fair and equal public accommodations on city owned properties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with experience and/or training in safety management or occupational safety and health; three or more years related experience with knowledge of OSHA requirements. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Supplemental Information
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, and documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management, and employees.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, but not required, Must be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED and as a Defensive Driver Instructor or obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Possession of valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:
Years of Service Hours Per Month Fire 24-hr shift Employees
0 - 4 12 19.75
5 - 9 14 22.75
10- 14 16 25.50
15 - 19 17 26.75
20 - 24 18 28.75
25 + 20 32
Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.
Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.
Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.
Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.
Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.
Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023): Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).
Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options:
PPO 300 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.
PPO/HRA 1000 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
PPO/HSA 2700 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,300 for employee only coverage and $2,600 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.
Aetna Health Plan 2022 Monthly Rates
PPO 300
Employee Only: $70.94
Employee + Child: $265.16
Employee + Spouse: $621.98
Family: $680.04
PPO/HRA 1000
Employee Only: $45.94
Employee + Child: $225.16
Employee + Spouse: $571.98
Family: $580.04
PPO/HSA 2700
Employee Only: $21.72
Employee + Child: $169.46
Employee + Spouse $474.36
Family: $476.68
Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Delta Dental 2022 Monthly Rates
Employee: $2.80
Employee/Child: $18.88
Employee/Spouse: $18.88
Family: $49.36
Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount.
Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half.
Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service.
Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA...
