Salary: $48,554.00 Annually
Location : Augusta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 201203231
Department: UTILITIES
Division: W & S – ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 08/16/2023
Closing Date: 8/23/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
Coordinates the day-to-day operations and staff involved in administrating and implementing safety training and related compliance programs training for Augusta Utilities Department. Ensures and enforces the guidelines of federal, state and local laws, and departmental policies and standards. Reports to the Engineering Division-Assistant Director. Assists in properly training employees on equipment operation and work processes to include PPE use, causes of loss and prevention methods. Implements corrective measures to reduce and/or eliminate potential losses. Performs all other duties as assigned.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates OSHA and department related safety programs, policies, and procedures. Collaborates with Assistant Directors to ensure Divisions are in compliance with applicable laws, rules and safety regulations. Writes and implements safety policies and procedures.
- Conducts safety training and related programs. Conducts safety, CPR, First Aid, AED and Flagger or other safety training for new and existing department employees regarding proper methods and techniques to ensure safety compliance within assigned work areas. Maintains training records as needed.
- Coordinates and monitors departmental and specific work group implementation of safety programs and measures. Reviews accident reports and Worker’s Compensation claim. Investigates and resolves disputes that involve safety and work site conditions.
- Coordinates and conducts risk and safety assessments to include audits. Conducts on-site safety inspections of Consolidated Government work sites, buildings, grounds, equipment, materials, and employee work methods to minimize safety risks. Evaluates safety conditions and unsafe practices while reviewing assessment reports of contracted studies. Identifies short- and long-term safety needs and non-compliance issues. Provides corrective recommendations as needed.
- Conducts investigations of safety hazards and injuries. Visits accident sites, investigates accidents and injuries to ascertain cause and recommends corrective action if appropriate. Compiles and analyzes data on accidents and loss experience to identify trends. Prepares and submits related reports and records as required.
- Participates in related committees and work groups: chairs and provides staff support to departmental safety committees; serves as a liaison to Consolidated Government-wide safety committee; serves on emergency planning/evacuation committees; and assists with evacuation planning process.
- Maintains current knowledge of industry, regulatory and legislative developments affecting safety and risk management to ensure compliance in areas of responsibility: maintains required certifications; and attends meetings, training workshops and continuing education to maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the field for application to areas of responsibility.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Management, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety or a related field of studies. With three (3) years of experience in occupational health and safety or public/private sector risk and safety programs
OR
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety or a related field of study with five (5) years of experience in occupational health and safety or public/private sector risk and safety programs.
{Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}
Licensing:
- Must be able to obtain Defensive Driver Certification(s) within 6 months of hire.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. ***This position requires driving a county vehicle.***
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, traffic hazards, or rude/irate customers.
OTHER:
- This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation.
- Travel from office to other locations required of this position.
OTHER
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Augusta-Richmond County’s comprehensive benefit package includes:
Vacation
Holiday
Sick
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?
- Yes
- No
03
To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?
- Yes
- No
- This question does not apply to me.
04
If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)
- Yes
- No
- This question does not apply to me.
05
Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}
- No High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
06
Which of the following best describes your level of work experience in occupational health, safety or public/private sector risk and safety programs? (Please be sure experience is evident on your application)
- No experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
07
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain the Defensive Driver Certification with in six (6) months of hire?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- No
Required Question