CLOSING DATE AND TIME: OCTOBER 27, 2020 AT 4:00 P.M.
SALARY: RANGE 222: $46.81 - $58.28 HOURLY, $8,113.73 - $10,101.87 MONTHLY
Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates an assigned District comprehensive safety and emergency management program.
Participates in the District’s Emergency Operations Plan, Emergency Operations Center activation, and disaster preparedness planning and coordination; serves as the District’s Hazardous Materials Team Leader/Co-leader and responds to emergencies as the on-site Incident Commander; assumes responsibility for the District’s Chlorine Emergency Plan and related programs.
Participates in developing emergency response and management programs, strategies, and solutions designed to provide employees with a safe and secure work environment and to limit loss or damage to District property; conducts emergency response drills, reviews/updates the District’s Emergency Operations Plan; coordinates with local mutual aid groups, emergency responders, law enforcement, and local officials on District response capabilities and plans in the event of an emergency; conducts/instructs employee safety training courses; continuously evaluates the effectiveness of safety training programs and incorporates findings into future program revisions.
Advises all levels of District management on the design and implementation of emergency management programs; monitors program plans for compliance through review of accident reports, field visits, and safety committee reports and suggestions; conducts special and periodic inspections of District facilities and operations to identify security, safety, and environmental hazards; issues notices of hazards and required abatements.
Develops and delivers safety training programs for managers, supervisors, and employees; coordinates and conducts safety and emergency response meetings with departments and the Safety Committee; conducts training sessions on claims handling, worker’s compensation, and other claims or risk subjects, as requested
May also include, but is not limited to, workers compensation, occupational safety, and risk and loss control; develops and implements a total safety culture; and performs related duties, as assigned.
EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASSIFICATION ARE SUBJECT TO ON-CALL, WHICH MAY INCLUDE ROTATING-DUTY SCHEDULE, WEEKENDS, AND 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. ANY EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON-CALL WHO REPEATEDLY REFUSES TO SERVE ON-CALL, OR REPORT FOR EMERGENCIES, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING DISCHARGE.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
- Principles and practices of leadership.
- Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
- Administrative principles and methods including goal setting, program development and implementation.
- Basic principles and practices of budget preparation.
- Principles, policies, practices, and methods for developing and administering a comprehensive emergency management program including safety, claims, risk, workers compensation, and security programs.
- District policies and procedures for reporting property damage and personal injury.
- State workers’ compensation laws, regulations, procedures, and requirements.
- Methods of identifying exposure to loss and investigating and correcting industrial and environmental hazards.
- Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Methods and practices for conducting accident and work place safety and security audits and investigations.
- Standard safety equipment used in public works occupations.
- Research methods and statistical analysis techniques.
- Practices and methods for designing employee training programs and materials.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Plan and implement assigned safety program operations and activities.
- Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
- Assist in developing and implementing program goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Assist in budget preparation.
- Serve as a technical advisor to departments on safety and risk management matters.
- Prepare and deliver safety training programs.
- Coordinate programs with internal staff, third party administrators, and external agencies.
- Facilitate, coordinate, and implement general safety practices and procedures.
- Analyze, evaluate, and determine the priority of tasks, alternatives, and reach sound conclusions.
- Collect, evaluate, and interpret data in statistical and narrative form and prepare clear, concise reports and other written materials.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships wit those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the administration of claims, emergency management, risk, and/or loss control programs.
Education:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in safety, business administration, or related field.
Licenses/Certifications:
- A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for some assignments.
- CPR and First Aid.
- Certification by the Department of Labor as a certified instructor on OSHA standards for construction and general industries is desirable.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designations are desirable.
- Certifications issued by AWWA and other recognized industrial safety organizations on topics relevant to conducting specific safety training courses and responding to hazardous materials and waste operations and incidents are desirable.