Safety Specialist
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 68244 - 89460
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Safety Specialist assists in the management of one ormore of the divisional safety programs of the Department of Public Works (DPW)by performing case management identifying safety hazards and training needsconducting training classes and documenting safety statistics.
Essential Functions
Management of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Use advanced case management techniques to analyze and coordinate a high-volume caseload related to work injuries requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and Transitional Duty.
- Coordinate and administer drug and alcohol tests including follow-ups reasonable suspicion random post-accident and return to duty.
- Research and prepare statistical reports regarding injuries and other medical conditions.
- Maintain up to date and detailed case notes and data; track and enter various information/data into software systems.
- Interpret and analyze various communications while tracking deadlines.
- Interact with employees departmental staff health care providers assistant city attorneys Department of Employee Relations (DER) staff and other parties regarding case management issues.
- Perform administrative functions such as writing reports completing verifications creating training materials and PowerPoint presentations.
- Author send and receive letters and other correspondence related to work-related injuries and illnesses requests for accommodation and/or drug and alcohol follow-ups.
- Track and enter various information/data into software systems such as CityTime PeopleSoft Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) JJ Keller logs and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse.
Safety Training
- Assist with the planning coordination and execution of safety training for managers supervisors and employees.
- Create training materials including PowerPoint Presentations.
- Develop and implement safety plans and programs.
- Prepare and disseminate statistical reports.
- Staff the Peer Support Team who are certified Mental Health First Aiders. Serve on an asneeded basis at all hours to provide DPW employees an avenue to connect with trained peers in a safe nonjudgmental confidential environment.
- Perform safety blitzes and safety field and building audits.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Safety Specialist must be willing and able to do thefollowing:
- Lift move or transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently.
- Visit and inspect worksites which may require walking crawling crouching reaching balancing and standing.
- Be available at all hours to respond to and address safety concerns.
- Be available to participate in snow monitoring.
- Be available to work in rotation during snow and ice emergencies.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in occupational health safety human resources business management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- One year of job-related experience assessing safety and performing employee compliance on safety and/or accident prevention programs.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 510-Standards for the Construction Industry certification and OSHA 511Standards for General Industry certification within one year of appointment and throughout employment.
- Valid drivers license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of Wisconsins Department of Industry Labor and Human Relations (DILHR) and OSHA occupational safety laws standards and principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of the physical sciences and engineering principles as they relate to safety.
- Knowledge of effective training methods.
- Ability to conduct research and perform surveys effectively.
Communication Interpersonal and Customer Service
- Verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to deliver engaging training programs.
- Written communication skills including the ability to write narrative reports and correspondence.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a multicultural multidisciplinary staff and with other agencies.
- Ability to function well under pressure including during critical incident events involving employees.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with others whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
Organizational and Critical Thinking
- Ability to effectively organize plan coordinate communicate and implement safety programs training policies and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently utilizing resources to accomplish multiple tasks according to deadlines.
- Honesty integrity and a commitment to safeguarding City resources.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Current Salary
The current starting salary range (Pay Range 2IX) is$68244-$89460annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$70974-$93038.Appointment above the minimum is possible basedupon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
- The incumbents of positions in this class if certified by the Commissioner of Public Works as being when appropriate regularly involved in snow and ice control operations which result in an excessive amount of overtime work to receive 4.8% additional biweekly salary as compensation for such overtime work.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and will consist ofone or more of the following: an evaluation of education experience and/orresponses to supplemental questions a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATE-The selection process will be held assoon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications maybe discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. Howeverrecruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been met. Qualifiedapplicants will be notified of the date time and place of the selectionprocess components. Unless otherwise required by law the City of Milwaukeewill not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant isresponsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the timeand place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO 204 The City of Milwaukee values and encouragesdiversity and is an equal opportunity employer.Additional Information
Conclusion
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- OSHA
- Child Protective Services
- EPA
- Unity
- EHS
- Manufacturing
