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Job Description
| SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR |
Job Code: 2684
Pay Grade: 020
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This position administers the safety and environmental management program for the County's Intergovernmental Self Insurance Program for Orange County.
Characteristics of Work
This is highly responsible administrative and supervisory work. An employee in this position is responsible for planning, developing and supervising the implementation of a comprehensive safety and environmental management program. Responsibilities include the measurement and evaluation of the program's effectiveness.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Develops and recommends the safety/loss prevention and environmental management policies, procedures and standards.
- Directs all activities and projects (including contract procurement management) related to environmental issues to include: asbestos, lead in drinking water, radon gas, underground/above ground storage tanks, toxic materials, and indoor air quality issues.
- Supervises an aggressive safety inspection program to detect and correct hazardous conditions.
- Supervises the development and implementation of educational training programs for supervisors and employees; updates supervisors and employees on latest governmental regulations.
- Supervises special claim investigations, recommends disciplinary action, and monitors response.
- Collects and analyzes data to determine accident trends and monitors the Loss Prevention program; develops and recommends new methods to improve program's effectiveness.
- Interprets safety/environmental standards and codes, disseminates to departments, and ensures compliance.
- Administers a comprehensive vehicle safety plan to promote driver safety and loss prevention.
- Maintains library of safety/environmental related issues and training programs and develops and updates various manuals.
- Mediates safety/environmental issues between management and employees, and between management and insurance companies; recommends solutions.
- Supervises employees in this section.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and four (4) year of experience of which, two (2) years of experience in industrial or occupational safety and two (2) years of responsible experience in environmental program management (related to employee and workplace safety), to include supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Equivalent combinations of training and experience may include, but not limited to: safety training or, third party claims liability experience, development and implementation of educational training programs for supervisors and employees, CPR/First Aid training, emergency management, or defensive driving instructor experience.
Must be able to communicate effectively before small and large groups, and possess extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, and NFPA regulations.
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| Preferences |
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Computer experience and certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or ability to become certified is preferred. |
10/14/2008
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