Safety Compliance Specialist

Plan, implement and coordinate the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of safety activities within assigned area of responsibility to include coordinating safety and loss prevention activities, participating in accident investigations, coordinating fleet safety principles and practices, performing research and/or developing and delivering safety training; perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Plan, implement, oversee, monitor and evaluate a loss prevention program including, but not limited to: site inspections, accident and near miss investigations, City Operator Permit (COP) Program, Defensive Driving Course (DDC), root cause analysis, policy and operational analysis, emergency safety planning and disaster planning.
2. Identify, evaluate and recommend remedial action to abate and/or reduce occupational health and safety hazards for facilities, work sites, vehicles, tools and equipment.
3. Plan, develop, coordinate and deliver safety training and education programs, including, but not limited to, Hearing Conservation Programs, Blood Borne Pathogen, Tuberculosis, Defensive Driving and Behind-the-Wheel Drivers Training.
4. Provide professional safety recommendations and assistance to department directors, management staff, employees and contractors.
5. Perform research on safety, law enforcement liability and workers compensation issues; prepare and submit narratives, statistics and reports as required.
6. May identify, evaluate and recommend corrective actions on law enforcement liability, tort liability and workers compensation losses.
7. Develop, plan and implement safety standards according to applicable Federal OSHA and State Occupational Safety and Health Bureau guidelines and regulations.
8. Serve as liaison with other City departments, State and Federal agencies and private organizations for the exchange of professional safety information.
9. Establish and implement techniques, which involve risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis, work sampling, loss rate and similar methodologies, for periodic and systematic evaluation of hazard control and hazard control program effectiveness.
10. May coordinate and/or conduct general safety meetings, participate in the Accident Review Committee and implement accident prevention programs. Prepare and submit reports documenting staff performance.
11. Maintain safety and training records for department personnel.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend meetings, seminars and training programs.
2. May provide technical and functional lead for Loss Prevention employees as assigned.
3. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fleet safety and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and other State of New Mexico driving laws and requirements.
4. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety, industrial safety, or risk management/loss prevention; and

Four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

• occupational safety
• industrial safety
• safety education
• risk management/loss prevention; and

To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Board Certification as an Advanced Safety Professional (ASP) or a Certified Safety Consultant (CSC) preferred.
Possession of a valid Certification as an Instructor on OSHA Standards or National Safety Programs preferred.
Environmental:
Office environment; field environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time and occasional climbing and bending.