Public Works Safety Supervisor Regulation Supervisor - Public Works Directors Office

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024 Howard County Government received a recordbreaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the most awards in the state of Maryland and the fifth highest in the nation as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting the implementation of the Department of Public Works safety program which may include training investigation analysis of accidents and monitoring hazardous materials. Provides oversight of the safety practices in each of the five 5 bureaus of DPW. Work includes compiling safety data from the bureaus into a centralized department database; overseeing the safety functions of each of the bureau safety leads; providing onsite safety oversight support to bureaus as needed; conducting safety training; conducting regular coordination meetings with all bureau safety leads; serving as mentor and guide to each of the bureau safety leads. Work at this level may include independent responsibility for a confidential administrative information sharing.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate supervisory level and advanced licensing inspections and regulation work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing the inspection of project construction to ensure conformance with standards specifications and drawings; providing inspections for subdivision and Capital Project constructions; supervising and administering code enforcement programs; examining plans and permits; and maintaining unit budget and records. Work includes scheduling inspections; reviewing inspection reports; resolving complex problems; and overseeing the work of trained and technically proficient inspectors engaged in conducting inspections of residential commercial and capital projects for conformance with codes and standards specifications local and state laws and ordinances; and assisting others in the interpretation of codes.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Will be responsible for conducting various safety audits and assessments to observe employee behaviors and work with bureaus to provide working conditions in compliance with all safety and health standards.
• Advise DPW employees of safety deficiencies recommend corrective action and ensure corrective actions have been implemented.
• Evaluate workrelated hazards relating to County operations and implement effective controls and programs to reduce or eliminate those hazards.
• Observe job locations and activities performed by DPW staff for OSHA compliance and safe work practices.
• Oversee industrial hygiene initiatives. Work with contractors to evaluate and test county facilities conduct air sampling and personal monitoring analysis. Communicate findings recommendations and corrective actions as appropriate.
• Observe job sites and activities for safety practices and equipment and analyze for compliance in safety measures. Develop and monitor the accuracy of the Departments standard procedures to maintain MOSH compliance.
• Identify and implement safety training needs for DPW by conducting regular field training and assisting Bureaus with arranging specific safety training.
• The Safety Division has authority to take immediate corrective action up to and including a complete stoppage of work if a life threatening or a serious injury hazard exists on a county employees or County contractors jobsite.
• Research appropriate engineering controls administrative means and/or protective measures to mitigate exposures to employee injury.
• Evaluate projects in risk and cost reduction in the areas of process safety and employee industrial health and safety.
• Manage compliance of County departments federal state and county safety and health documentation and reports including OSHA reports SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and chemical inventory lists.
• Chair organize and/or attend meetings with employees supervisors and upper management to discuss specific safety issues.
• Coordinate with all Bureaus in the Department of Public Works and with Risk Management to assure seamless safety operations and programs.
• Issue notifications of safety deficiencies and conduct followups to ensure appropriate corrective action taken; recommend safety precautions as needed initiate immediate corrective action if life threatening hazards exist.
• Investigate and analyze accidents for the purpose of determining causes suggesting preventive measures such as training and updating maintenance; provide technical assistance to divisions.
• Serve as a resource to County employees on matters of industrial health & safety and maintain a strong inthefield presence.
• Work with staff to create Job Hazard Analyses.
• May occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends with advance notice where possible.

Associates degree and four 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelors Degree in related field of study.
• Experience and ability to work with line workers and supervisor.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to touch handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to travel to and move around job sites independently. Job sites may involve uneven or rough terrain climbing stairs and ladders. The person must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are required to travel to different work sites both inside buildings and outdoors.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions be exposed to raw sewage heavy construction sites in all weather conditions moving mechanical parts and fumes confined spaces high voltage or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Maryland Class C Drivers License or equivalent issued by state of residence.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.