Safety and Training Administrator Print Subscribe Class Title Safety and Training Administrator Class Code 9195 Salary $98,841.60 - $129,480.00 Annually + Definition + Benefits Classification Description Summary SUMMARY: The Safety and Training Administrator develops, administers, manages, interprets and leads the City's Safety Program and policies; monitors City performance of safety and loss control functions pertaining to City employees, property and public liability risk exposures; develops corrective measures and provides loss prevention techniques to reduce loss; conducts accident investigations, training and performs other related duties. Distinguishing Characteristics: The Safety and Training Administrator is a single class position responsible for developing, managing and supporting all phases of the City of Reno's Occupational Health and Safety Program. The incumbent will provide professional knowledge, training, and expertise to ensure a safe and healthful work environment; compliance with local, state and federal safety regulations and industry standards and protection of City assets which include people, property, finance and environment. Supervision Received and Exercised: Work may be reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with general organizational goals, strategic plans, and policies; autonomy is granted at the department level; work is subject to the organizational strategic plan, Council-level policies, and accepted professional standards. Major work activities are covered by broad guidelines and executive directives permitting flexibility in selecting methods, procedures, work priorities, and the planning and coordination of programs or projects. This position exercises supervision, guidance, and oversight to other positions. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: + Designs and implements necessary policies, procedures and program manuals, operational strategies, safety committees, accident prevention and investigation activities; respond to emergency safety situations. + Collaborates and provides technical assistance and support to City departments, agencies and personnel; trains the City's departments to work in a safe manner through communication and training. + Reviews and evaluates department/agency claims and loss experience, and identifies related safety and loss control training needs; plans, develops, conducts and/or helps facilitate training programs and seminars for employees on all levels in the principles and practices of occupational health and safety. + Coordinates, communicates, and oversees City compliance with applicable safety laws and standards, including Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other safety laws and standards. + Assists the City's risk management staff to manage risk and liability; collaborates and coordinates with City departments/agencies and City Counsel to ensure appropriate responses (written and oral) and actions are made and documented as may be required by law. + Designs, develops, implements, and conducts industrial safety and training activities including, but not limited to, exposure control, use of personal protective equipment, emergency planning, confined space entry, industrial hygiene, hazardous material handling and other safety and loss prevention. + Prepares written documents and reports on City safety and loss control operations (employee injury and illness statistics, successes, issues and concerns) and conducts trend analysis and forecasting. + Conducts regular safety and loss control inspections, surveys and hazard analysis of City operations and facilities; prepares and issues written reports and recommendations as necessary, monitors and tracks department/agency compliance. + Advises employees and City management on loss prevention and safety practices and potential hazards and develops corrective measures and loss prevention techniques; observes and monitors contractor safety activities, safety manuals and documents to assist in the identification of issues related to contractor compliance with City requirements. + Communicates with federal, state and local safety, health and environment agencies concerning City regulatory agency compliance; keeps abreast and analyzes existing and proposed state and federal safety-related laws, and leads the City-wide effort to maintain compliance; administers City's Drug and Alcohol Program. + Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Safety, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field. Experience: Five (5) years journey-level experience in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, public health, or environmental safety program development and administration with a minimum of the equivalent of three (3) years of experience has been in a supervisory capacity. Required Licenses or Certifications: + Must possess a valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to independently get to and from multiple work locations as required. + Must possess a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification. COMPETENCIES: These are reflective of the KSAs an individual would possess at the full-functioning level. Knowledge of: + Principles and practices of OSHA standards and local safety regulations. + Principles and practices of human resource management and administration. + Principles and practices of public administration. + Organization and operation of municipal government. + Municipal government functions specifically related to the program area. + Advanced principles and practices of program development and administration. + Advanced organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs related to area of assignment. + Principles and practices of collective bargaining and contract negotiation, preparation and administration. + Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis. + Recent developments, research methods, current literature, and sources of information related to assigned programs and service areas. + Terminology used in the area of assignment. + Principles and practices of conducting investigations. + Organization and operation of the City, program, and outside agencies related to responsibilities. Ability to: + Mathematical and analytical concepts. + Occupational health, safety and accident prevention principles and practices. + Address safety hazards and potential risks. + Negotiating techniques. + Principles of technical and business writing. + Principles of supervision, management control, staff development and training. + Uses of industrial hygiene equipment to monitor atmosphere, noise and other potential hazards. + Applicable safety laws/standards, (i.e., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT) and codes. + Safety and loss control principles and practices. + General worker's compensation and risk management program principles and practices. + Basic principles of instructing others in work and safety practices. Supplemental Information Physical Demands and Working Environment: + Work is performed both in an office and field environment; travel from site to site; extensive public contact. + Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel independently to other locations using various modes of private and/or commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link (http://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs. 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