Description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to manage the development, implementation, modification and training of the occupational health and safety management system including policies, recordkeeping, safe work practices, procedures, and programs designed to reduce, eliminate or control hazards.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Prepares reports on programs and completes special projects.
• Modifies and creates and evaluates the health and safety management program including hazard identification, assessment, prevention and control procedures for effective compliance with federal, state, or local safety regulations.
• Supervises development and revision of health and safety policies, procedures and services and coordinates implementation with the enterprise.
• Coordinates with agencies to create, instruct, contract and track health and safety programs for compliance with federal, state, or local safety regulations including training, policies, injury recordkeeping, environmental and emergency preparedness.
• Research for updates to federal, state, and local safety standards and regulations.
• Administers the health and safety management auditing program including scheduling, conducting and reviewing audits and following up with action items.
• Represents the enterprise to government agencies and the public to provide information and answer questions concerning the health and safety management system.
• Monitors health and safety related technology systems for issues and answers and resolves agency issues with the systems.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Education, Health and Safety, Health Education or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of occupational safety and health reporting, inspections or training OR risk management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must provide one’s own source of transportation.
• Must wear personal protective and safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must work a varied schedule.
• Must be on 24-hour call.
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.