Safety and Training Administrator - Reclassification

Description

* This application is for a reclassification of an existing position, open only to designated, internal candidates invited to participate in this examination process.*

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.

Examples of Essential Functions

• 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

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

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.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by the close of the recruitment. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The
T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

Testing Accommodation:
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made based on examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

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Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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