Safety Specialist I SR-20
Safety Specialist I SR-20
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USD 4858 - 4858
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Description
Assists in conducting industrial safety educational and informational programs or plans coordinates and executes such programs at the division level; inspects work projects operations and equipment for compliance with State laws and accepted standards regarding the safety and health of workers; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished from the Safety Specialist II in that the Safety Specialist I assists in conducting industrial safety educational informational and inspectional programs or plans coordinates and executes such programs at the division level; whereas the Safety Specialist II independently plans and executes a variety of industrial safety educational and informational programs in a central agency or operating department.Examples of Duties
- The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.Central Agency or Operating Department Positions
- Assists in the preparation of safety education and training courses by selecting and assembling materials and visual aids contacting consultants and arranging schedules with operating departments.
- Conducts safety education and training classes and meetings as assigned.
- Assists in the preparation of statistical and activity reports and safety articles.
- Keeps records of industrial accidents and injuries.
- Inspects work projects and operations and other places of work to detect report and eliminate safety health and fire hazards.
- Inspects equipment tools machinery and other devices in use for compliance with State safety laws and codes departmental guidelines and accepted safety standards.
- Assures that proper protective accessories and apparel are worn by workers.
- Reports violations recommends correction of unacceptable and hazardous conditions and refers cases of noncompliance to supervisors and other superiors.
- Investigates industrial accidents by reading accident reports and interviewing victims witnesses and supervisors to determine the causative factors and relevant circumstances and develops recommendations to prevent recurrences.
Division Positions:- Plans coordinates and executes an operating divisions industrial safety educational and information programs based upon identified operational needs.
- Develops and conducts or coordinates safety training courses for division supervisors and employees.
- Develops conducts or arranges division programs to develop employees safety awareness their hazardous condition recognition skills their ability to use safer and more efficient work techniques and practices their ability to deal with incidents and accidents etc.
- Plans and executes or coordinates activities to promote interest in safety such as displays posters bulletins safety campaigns and suggestions incentive award programs etc.
- Evaluates training and promotional activities and suggests ways for improvement.
- Analyzes accident workers compensation or hazard inspection reports to ascertain training needs.
- Conducts safety inspections and investigations as required and prepares reports meets with insurance carriers government and private industry officials to enlist support for safety promotional and educational programs.
- Operates and uses various audiovisual equipment and aids in instructional activities.
APPROVED: May 27 2009 Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business administration public administration or a related field and one year of experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State drivers license (Type 3.
Knowledge of: the State Workers Compensation Act safety law and other accepted standards applicable to industrial safety and accident prevention; industrial and construction accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; common industrial safety devices and equipment; safety inspection principles practices and procedures; safety education media principles and procedures.
Ability to: make safety inspections and detect unsafe conditions and practices; interpret and enforce pertinent safety laws codes rules and regulations; investigate and determine the causes of accidents; conduct safety education and instruction courses; deal tactfully and effectively with others; prepare clear and concise reports.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Group: Light
This is the first minimum qualification specification approved for the new class SAFETY SPECIALIST I effective September 1 2005.
APPROVED: December 29 2005
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an opencompetitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation age religion color ancestry national origin disability marital status pregnancy arrest and court record assignment of child support national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing nondiscrimination
PreEmployment/PostOffer Drug Screening Test: All applicants who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a preemployment/postoffer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or reevaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
