Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the assigned area of specialization.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Licensing for specific disciplines may be required.
• Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.

Notes to Applicants
This position supports department-wide health and safety services and programs independently and under limited direction, as well as present/conduct safety meetings, independently develop and deliver training courses, and conduct audits department-wide. The focus of this position is on programs addressing leading indicators and early detection and prevention of employee injuries, but may support other programs and projects as needed.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

APPLICATION :
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Any gaps in employment must have an explanation and dates of unemployment. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov

VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29

Hours
Monday - Friday (6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). Hours may vary
Job Close Date 10/23/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723; Hybrid Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in developing and implementing Occupational Health and Safety programs for a large organization.
• Skill in public speaking and the ability to deliver specialized training to employees in office and industrial environments.
• Certification in one or more core safety training programs (ie. Smith System driver, CPR / First aid), or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Experience assessing the work environment to identify workplace hazards and devising / implementing controls to mitigate those hazards.
• Experience using shared user platforms for work processes such as Cority, SiteDocs, Microsoft Office Suite, and TEAMs.
• Experience designing and leading projects with cross-functional teams.
• Professional certification(s) related to Occupational Health and Safety, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops and implements comprehensive safety and training programs to ensure adherence to safety practices and procedures. Establishes standards and procedures, and performs facility and job site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, or departmental safety policies and procedures. Participates, as necessary, in the preparation and monitoring of budget and contracts/contractors, and in the implementation of the departmental budget; and recommends and justifies capital expenditures. Conducts accident and incident investigations to determine root causes, and develops plans to prevent recurrence by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions. Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions. Develops and conducts occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet Local, State, and Federal OSHA requirements. Coordinates occupational safety activities which may include conducting safety drills, inspections, investigations, or other safety program events. Directs and reviews the analysis of accident or injury data by identifying trends, creating related reports, and including financial impact in an effort to develop proposed solutions to problems and identify the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs. Researches occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing occupational Safety.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and risk management principles, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of training and learning principles.
• Knowledge of financial analysis methods.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in conducting investigations.
• Skill in identifying safety and risk hazards.
• Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
• Ability to present oral presentations and training.
• Ability to use the computerized tools, databases, and communications techniques used in human resources within the City of Austin municipal government.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of occupational health and safety programs.
• Ability to develop and facilitate training sessions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the assigned area of specialization. Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience leading or coordinating Occupational Health and Safety programs in a large organization.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your skill in public speaking and the ability to deliver specialized training to employees in office and industrial environments.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any safety certifications you have obtained in safety training programs (ie. Smith System driver, CPR / First aid). Include when you received the training and whether or not you are still current.
(Open Ended Question)
* What experience do you have evaluating workplace hazards and mitigation techniques? In your answer please include which position on your application where you gained this experience and what specific role you played. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience leading a project on a cross-functional team and the process you followed.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using shared user platforms for work processes such as Cority, SiteDocs, Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.
(Open Ended Question)
* What professional certifications related to Occupational Health & Safety do you have?
(Open Ended Question)


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