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CITY of SOMERVILLE Safety & Training Officer in Somerville, Massachusetts
The Safety and Training Officer is responsible for the overall management of the Water and Sewer Department?s safety, health, and associated training programs. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Researches, develops, and implements safety programs in areas such as accident investigation and prevention, motor vehicle safety, confined space, hearing conservation, ergonomics, and various Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandated programs. Ensures the department is in full compliance with OSHA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and other federal, state, and local mandated programs. Develops and regularly reviews safety policies, procedures, and disseminates information. Provides research and technical expertise, designs programs and/or analysis, and makes recommendations to management on a variety of difficult safety or health issues, programs, topics, training, or enforcement concerns including current or proposed regulations and their potential impact upon operations. Investigates incidents and accidents, to include responding to accident locations, taking photos, preparing sketches and notes, and conducting post interviews. Investigates safety issues of the Water and Sewer Department, including claims forwarded by other departments and staff. Provides court testimony as required. Oversees the development and implementation of a variety of training programs to include safety and professional topics, as well as maintains training attendance records. Recommends annual training goals and conducts annual training assessments. Performs building, work site and equipment inspections; collects and maintains appropriate accident and injury statistics, regulatory documentation, and records; conducts work site interviews and safety discussions; collects data analysis to identify trends; completes job hazard analysis reports as well as accident or incident investigations and follow-up reports; performs hazard assessments; conducts defensive driving evaluations. Coordinates with other personnel or outside agencies where necessary; assists with Safety and Health Committees. May serve on special committees or projects. The job is considered essential and will be required to work during and following emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Recommended Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field and 3 ? 5 years of progressively responsible experience in safety or health with 1-3 years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Special Requirements Successful pre-employment physical examination Valid Class D driver?s license OSHA 30-hour training for construction and general industry OSHA Confined Space Entry Training Must successfully complete the required OSHA general industry and construction Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) programs within two years of employment.