Water/Sewer Health, Safety & Skills Training Specialist

Join the City of Johnson City as a Full-Time Water/Sewer Health Safety & Skills Training Specialist. This position provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with dedicated professionals and directly impact the safety and skills training of our workforce. With a competitive salary of $52000 you will not only enhance your expertise but also contribute to the enhancement of public health services in Johnson City TN. Engage in dynamic training programs that ensure the highest safety standards are upheld in our water and sewer operations. This role is perfect for those looking to make a difference while advancing their career in a supportive environment.

You will be offered great benefits such as Medical Dental Vision TCRS Hybrid/401(k) Retirement Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits and Paid Time Off. Seize the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence in public service.

What does a Water/Sewer Health Safety & Skills Training Specialist do

The Full-Time Water/Sewer Health Safety & Skills Training Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering a safe and healthy working environment for approximately 185 employees in the Water/Sewer Department. This position is responsible for planning coordinating and implementing comprehensive safety plans inspection programs and emergency plans as well as conducting essential safety and skills training programs. By ensuring compliance with governmental regulations the specialist aims to minimize employee exposure to unsafe conditions and practices. Additionally this role includes preparing routine safety and training reports for department leadership and serving as the primary health and safety trainer using City-developed materials. The specialist will also be actively involved in onboarding new employees and may arrange third-party training programs when necessary ensuring that all staff are well-equipped to uphold the highest safety standards.

Are you a good fit for this Water/Sewer Health Safety & Skills Training Specialist job

To thrive as a Water/Sewer Health Safety & Skills Training Specialist candidates must possess a thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations safety programs and loss prevention principles. The ability to develop and implement effective safety plans and training programs is essential as is the capability to present facts and recommendations clearly in both oral and written forms. Strong organizational skills are necessary to prioritize and balance multiple tasks effectively while taking independent and decisive action to address unsafe work conditions immediately. A working knowledge of building and life safety codes is desirable alongside proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidates should demonstrate tact and courtesy in interactions as well as good judgment accuracy thoroughness and dependability all of which are critical for creating a safe work environment for employees in the Water/Sewer Department.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Thorough knowledge of Occupational health and safety regulations safety programs and loss prevention principles and practices; ability to develop and implement safety plan and training programs; ability to present facts and recommendations in oral and written form; ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks; ability to take independent forceful action to remedy unsafe work conditions or practices; working knowledge of building and life safety codes is desirable; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; tact and courtesy; good judgment; accuracy; thoroughness and dependability.

Acceptable experience and training:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety. Three to five years of verifiable experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities.

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