Safety Officer
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Job Location:
Decatur, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary Range: $52266 - $84148 Grade: 17 FLSA: Exempt
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to develop organize coordinate implement and monitor the Countys safety and loss prevention policies and programs.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Develops schedules and conducts employee training programs to help prevent reduce or eliminate work-related accidents and injuries; conducts defensive driving classes; trains supervisors in accident and injury reporting procedures; and conducts workplace safety workshops for field personnel.
Develops and conducts commercial drivers license training programs for division and County employees; and prepares employees for the written exam and road test.
Conducts safety inspections on all vehicles and equipment to ensure worksites and facilities comply with County and division policies and procedures; and conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections on motorized equipment.
Investigates vehicle and equipment incidents on-the-job injuries and other departmental losses; recommends steps to minimize recurrence; and verifies claims against the County based on accident or injury reports from the field.
Inspects vehicles serviced by Fleet Maintenance shops to ensure correct preventive maintenance record keeping and adherence to correct procedures.
Ensures procedures are followed to capture and maintain safety-related records reports and documentation; prepares reports as required; and maintains driving and injury incident history.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation including statistical accident and loss charts driver evaluations and equipment utilization reports; reviews completes processes forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms reports correspondence and other documentation including driving and workplace safety course material driver and equipment operator accident/injury records and commercial driver license certifications; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Communicates with County managers supervisors and employees clients third party service contractors laborers the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities and review status of work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in Risk Management; three years in occupational safety or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license; some positions may require CDL Class A CDL Class B certification.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Workers' Compensation Law
- OSHA
- Security
- EPA
About Company
At DeKalb County Government, we enable career success by providing opportunities to thrive! Our culture is rooted in principles of collaboration, teamwork, and achievements. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing a shared set of core values based on character, comp ... View more
