Job title: Lead Specialist, Safety (Light & Power)
Company: City of Fort Collins
Job description: POSITION TITLE: Lead Specialist, Safety (Light & Power) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7495
DEPARTMENT: Safety and Risk Management
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $68,879.00 – 114,792.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $85,000.00 – 105,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/3/2024.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
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Job Summary
The Lead Safety Specialist Light & Power helps creates and maintain a culture of safety by developing and applying safety methodologies for hazards connected to work in the Light & Power field. The position works with employees in multiple departments at all levels to ensure policies, programs, and facilities are in compliance with safety and occupational health requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Partner to develop site specific Safety strategies.
- Work closely with City Health, Safety and Risk Manager to develop and maintain a culture of safety within the City.
- Interpret, administer and apply Safety Services programs, rules and policies.
- Assist partners to prevent injury, reduce and manage risk and assure compliance by integrating actionable, sustainable, efficient and effective Safety Services processes into their business.
- Assess and trend Safety performance through leading indicators, data review, incident history, and audits. Drive the necessary behavioral or environmental changes, creatively, efficiently and cost effectively.
- Assist with citizen-related issues. Partner with various business units to help target improvements and reduce/manage risks.
- Participate in the project review process to drive Safety improvements in the design and concept phase. Attend project review meetings and walks.
- Know the importance of and engage appropriate partners in troubleshooting, projects, plans and goal-setting.
- Inform and advise leader of local, global and industry issues and Safety Services best practices that can impact business performance.
- Monitor legislation and pro-actively develop safety and training policies and programs with regard to OSHA regulations and divisional safety issues.
- Serve as vital member of the Safety and Risk Management team and seek to engage and support other members of the team in a positive manner.
- Understand and embrace City business, it’s culture and challenges. Seek out opportunities to regularly attend meetings, shadow partners, and experience the work. Understand the day-to-day challenges in producing “safe outcomes” for the City. Understand the internal processes that can be utilized to incorporate Safety initiatives.
- Integrate appropriate Safety and Risk Management messages into the existing communication vehicles.
- Conduct necessary technical assessments and analyses in support of the daily operations including site audits.
- Provide daily incident log and investigation review/feedback.
- Take an active role with incident accident forms for department.
- Conduct incident investigations and after-action reviews.
- Conduct/facilitate job safety analyses.
- Conduct/facilitate slip tests, light tests, indoor air quality investigations, noise surveys and other technical monitoring, as-needed.
- Provide partners with content/guidance for safety evaluations.
- Participate in field duty work in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the city systems at times during regular work hours, as well as after work hours and during emergencies.
- Coordinate safety training, administer yearly re-certifications to all divisional employees, and update and maintain records.
- Develop course content, and conduct division and department safety meetings.
- Monitor and update the Department’s/Cities Operation and Safety Manual.
- Administer the department’s outreach programs to schools, companies, organizations, and the general public.
- Participate as member of the City’s Safety Committee.
- Help purchase and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as the proper use of PPE.
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of safe work procedures and hazard abatement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of a computer and applicable software.
- Ability to teach, communicate, and coach safe work practices and training procedures, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to instruct others on Occupational Safety and Health Administration Requirements.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Preferred
College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor’s degree in a safety/health, chemistry, engineering, business or related field from an accredited college or university
Experience Requirements
- Five years direct technical occupational health and safety experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Safety Certification preferred, such as OHST, CHST, ASP or CSP. Valid driver’s license. May be required to obtain a CDL. Current CPR Certification or ability to achieve in 90 days. The following certifications/licenses will be required within two years from hire: Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
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The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT REQUIRED
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Expected salary: $68879 – 114792 per year
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Job date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:27:47 GMT
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