Solid Waste Safety Specialist - (Sanitation Services) (Civil Service) - City of Dallas : Job Details

Solid Waste Safety Specialist - (Sanitation Services) (Civil Service) Solid Waste Safety Specialist - (Sanitation Services) (Civil Service)

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Welcome to the City of Dallas! The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. What do we offer? A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more. Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career. Job Summary The Solid Waste Safety Specialist promotes the Department of Sanitations safety culture through routine safety inspections and consultations with field staff, supervisors, and managers. The Solid Waste Safety Specialist is responsible to conduct and/or coordinate safety training for job skills associated with the areas of responsibility. Overview Job Description The Solid Waste Safety Specialist promotes the Department of Sanitations safety culture through routine safety inspections and consultations with field staff, supervisors, and managers. The Solid Waste Safety Specialist is responsible to conduct and/or coordinate safety training for job skills associated with the areas of responsibility. Essential Functions 1 Ensures the Department of Sanitations team members are working and behaving in the safest way possible. 2 Promotes positive safety culture through routine safety inspections and consultations with field staff, supervisors, and managers. 3 Develops, reviews, and administers the departments safety programs in coordination with appropriate management staff, including developing and implementing departmental safety policies and procedures. 4 Develops safety curriculum for classroom-based and on-site field training in coordination with the Sanitations training and development manager. 5 Conducts safety training and trains managers and supervisors to conduct safety training for their teams in coordination with Sanitations training and development manager 6 Creates, administers, coordinates, and assists management staff in conducting safety audits. 7 Drives to field sites to observe work practices and ensure proper procedures are followed. 8 Inspects work areas to ensure working conditions are consistent with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other safety regulations and policies promulgated by municipal and State regulatory bodies. 9 Makes recommendations to correct observed and reported safety violations and to implement safe work practices; Develops, reviews and comments on safety policies, programs, and procedures. 10 Investigates incidents to determine root causes and to develop methods and procedures to prevent future occurrences. 11 Collaborates with the Office of Risk Managements safety and incident review teams. 12 Develops inspection checklists and work with supervisors/crew leaders, as appropriate, to conduct ongoing site inspections and track corrective measures to closure. 13 Assists with gathering incident investigation data and work with management to identify possible better system (equipment, work practices, etc.) designs to improve performance. 14 Ensures Sanitation safety programs align with City-wide Safety Program. 15 Facilitates/Instructs Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) training to department employees. 16 Leads continuous improvement activities and programs, leveraging processes, tools, and best practices. Knowledge And Skills 1 Knowledge of safety-related internal policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. 2 Knowledge of MS Office products, primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 3 Knowledge of project management principles 4 Skilled in administering a training program. 5 Skilled in the administration of a safety program. 6 Skilled in developing and facilitating presentations. 7 Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 8 Ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion. 9 Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills. 10 Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers. 11 Ability to stay current with the standards that relate to solid waste industries. 12 Ability to lead a safety based cultural change across an organization. 13 Proficiency in communicating effectively with all levels of the organization. Education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in organizational development, public health and safety, environmental health, science of occupational health and safety, or other related field.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience working in safety administration or in development of safety programs.

Licenses

• Valid Texas State Drivers License.

Salary Range $29.12 - $35.35 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Government Administration

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