Safety & Training Coordinator

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale.
About the Position
Develops and implements occupational health and safety programs and specific training to address unique Scottsdale facilities/buildings, personnel and business operational requirements. Coordinates related Safety programs for OSHA, NFPA, DOT and other related code compliance to include Emergency Planning and Evacuation, Inspections and Assessments for facilities, equipment, vehicles, operations and services.
This recruitment will be used to fill assignments in both the Safety and Risk Management and Public Works departments.
Safety and Risk Management Assignment: Reporting to the City Safety Manager, provides direct support to all division/department in the development and implementation of Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene standards and best practices and ensuring compliance with all regulatory Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements. Coordinates with division assigned peers in comprehensive citywide occupational health and safety programs to prevent injury, occupational illness, and damage to property.

Public Works Assignment: Reporting to ­­­­the Executive Director of Public Works, coordinates with the Safety and Risk Management department, to oversee safety and health program requirements for all division staff and operations including the Capital Project Management (CPM), Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Solid Waste (SW), and Transportation & Streets departments. Assists in ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines in the performance of safety-sensitive positions and functions.Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Training, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of experience in occupational health and safety, training, security and/or emergency planning program development.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred for Safety and Risk Management assignment:

• Five years of experience in industrial hygiene programs focused on reducing/eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses and providing a more healthful work environment.
• Two years as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Preferred for Public Works assignment:

• Three years of experience in a municipal setting supporting Public Works, Utilities, Construction and Maintenance departments with specific regulatory tracking and reporting requirements.
• Completion of an OSHA approved certificate program such as Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), Public Entity Safety and Health (PESH) or similar program.
• Possession of an American Traffic Safety Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Supervisor or Traffic Control Technician certification, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Maintains federal, state and local mandated documentation on all division training and programs which include OSHA and NFPA annual employee training requirements on Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Hazardous Material Handling, Hearing Conservation, Personal Protective Equipment, Electrical Hazard Protection and Process Safety Management/site risk management plans (EPA and ADEQ)
• Develops and conducts safety training programs and manages the safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, facilitates employee safety committee meetings and safety circle training.
• Completes and updates Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all division employees by job description and hazards Identification and Assessments for facilities and buildings.
• Completes investigation of accidents and injuries using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Develops safety emergency planning training programs including evacuation, workplace violence, in conjunction with the City of Scottsdale Fire Department's Emergency Management Services, Scottsdale Police's Homeland Security Division and OSHA that satisfy the training demands for employee and department awareness against potential criminal actions or terrorist acts.
• Manages the occupational health, safety security orientation process for new employees to ensure performance objectives are met during the initial 180 days of employment.
• Drives to all facilities to perform safety audits and inspections per OSHA and other authorities having jurisdiction.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs job function in a variety of environments ranging from office to plants and treatment facilities and exposure to common Arizona Climate patterns.
• Lifts up to 30 pounds.
• Must use proper personal protective equipment as required by law, to include hard hat, hearing protection, steel toe boots.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.

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Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

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Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening for the past 7 years
• Drug Screen
• Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular