Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Safety & Occupational Health Manager
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Safety & Occupational Health Manager.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High-Deductible Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description
Develops and manages a comprehensive Safety Occupational Health and Loss Control Program in support of the Countys Self Insurance Program.
Works under administrative supervision developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in industrial safety or hygiene public administration environmental science or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience managing comprehensive safety health and loss control program for a government or private sector employer including four (4) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required-2 years of experience conducting or overseeing building inspections and/or job site inspections and recommending remedial action in accordance with OSHA NFPA or applicable regulations.Certified Safety Professional Designation (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation from the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC).-2 years of experience managing a health & safety or loss control program for a large government entity or company with more than 1000 employees.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License for duration of appointment and pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening.
Preferences
-2 years of experience in emergency management or disaster recovery.
-Masters or Doctorate degree in related field
-Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
-Associate in risk management - Public ARM-P
-Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC)
-Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
-Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
-Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM)
-Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
-Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
-Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
-Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
-Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
-Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
-Florida Certified Mold Assessor Certification
-Florida Licensed Asbestos Certification
-BLS Instructor certificationDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Develop and effectively implement a safety & health program through the analysis of loss data identification of hazards and communicate findings through reports to upper management with specific recommendations to prevent losses and reduce claims frequency and costs.
Prepare and deliver technical reports to County agencies and upper management regarding hazard assessments accident investigations hygiene programs policies and procedures.
Responsible for the management of safety and health programs employee industrial safety programs development of proactive measures and programs that protect County employees and County property and coordination of preemptive programs to decrease liability decrease losses and prevent accidents.
Manage the operations of the Countys Safety Occupational Health Industrial Hygiene and Loss Control Programs by directing the planning scheduling and coordination of safety health and loss control activities of direct reports and when appropriate qualified vendors or subject matter experts. May supervise and coordinate with embedded safety professionals in other departments or County construction projects.
Provides technical expertise in environmental health industrial hygiene safety and loss control standards and practices to subordinate staff and County agencies.
Review and interpret applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations to ensure compliance through the development and implementation of policies and programs.
Review all of the loss control analyses safety inspections and industrial hygiene or related occupational health & safety assessments generated by staff or qualified vendor/subject matter expert.
Manage technical staff and projects ensure timely completion data integrity regulatory compliance. Identify deficiencies in procedures and/or policy and provide recommendations to improve the overall safety and health of employees and visitors.
Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Business Insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals. Has a sophisticated grasp of business drivers finds new ways to increase own contribution. Stays attuned to business and industry changes ensures own activities remain aligned to key objectives.- Financial Acumen
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Fosters accountability for making good financial decisions; provides guidance to help the team make astute decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex ambiguous situations.- Cultivates Innovation
Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Approaches professional work in unique or innovative ways. Offers original ideas. Appreciates others creative ideas and solutions and provides helpful input to enhance them.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks teams and own performance and helps the team learn from success failure and feedback. Adheres to and enforces goals policies and procedures.- Builds Networks
Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Draws upon own network to gain insight build support and achieve outcomes. Leverages networks to identify industry experts explore some best practices and exchange ideas and knowledge.- Builds Effective Teams
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives asks questions and summarizes to confirm understanding.- Situational Adaptability
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Takes steps to adapt to changing needs conditions priorities or opportunities. Understands the cues that suggest a change in approach is needed; adopts new behaviors accordingly.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
