OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER - (SAFETY COORDINATOR) - Range 16 / NON

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

DEPARTMENT : Public Transportation

HOURS OF WORK : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

LOCATION : 632 West 6th Ave.

Under the general direction of the Public Transit Department (PTD) Director, develops, administers, implements, and enforces the department health and safety program.

Assists all PTD divisions in the responsibility for the development, administration, and implementation of the department health and safety program, in addition to the Municipality of Anchorage health and safety program.

Provide expertise regarding safety codes, rules, and practices and guidance on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards to all of PTD services.

Conduct inspections of the occupational safety and health compliance system and conduct / direct internal investigation of occupational safety and health issues or complaints.

Provides in-depth guidance on OSHA general and construction industry safety standards and regulations, Uniform Fire Code provisions, etc.

Monitor Safety Management Suite software, website, health and safety policies, procedures, and safety toolbox information.

Present reports regarding occupational safety and health compliance progress and other duties as assigned. Responsible for facility safety inspections, and safety assessments for the facilities;

develops contract specifications for health and safety; oversees contracted performance for specification compliance. This person will work collaboratively with the Director of Health and Safety, managers, and department trainers to identify safety training needs and to report performance levels of OSHA compliance.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

Associate’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and six (6) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and four (4) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

Master’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and two (2) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

Must possess the following :

• A valid State of Alaska driver’s license at time of hire.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.

Preferences :

• Preferred licenses, permits, certification, or other standards include Constructions Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and / or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)
• Forklift Trainer Certifications.
• Specific knowledge of equipment safety training for scissor lift, boom lift, wheel loader, cranes, and commercial equipment.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check.

A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his / her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran.

The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.

30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.

The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

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