Safety Coordinator

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSITBILITES

• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations related to hazardous materials, waste handling, and environmental safety compliance.
• Experience with hazardous materials identification, handling, storage, and reporting requirements in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
•  Responsible for providing a safe and positive teamwork environment in support of the organization’s objectives, mission and core values to provide employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities.

•  Manages the day-to-day Safety Program effectively and efficiently and ensures the work is performed in accordance with the organizations established guidelines.

•  Implements a safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch/Branches, Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.

• Implements a written site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1.

• Develops organizational strategies by identifying and researching root cause analysis and provides contributing information and recommendations that are in line with organizational objectives.

• Fully implements and manages all phases and provisions of the TRDI Safety Control and Safety System and related documents; is the liaison with parties outside the organization on all matters relating to Health and Safety.

• Provides updates on the performance, and needed improvements, of the Safety System to Senior Management.

• Audits the suitability and effectiveness of the company’s Safety System and reviews and approves all Safety System documents; identifies and provides annual training needs for all personnel across the organization.

• Writes/updates/enforces Policies and Standard Operating Procedures when work steps are necessary for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the company Safety System.

• Manages the organization’s worker’s compensation program; report and review all job-related injuries.

• Provides project managers with the proper documentation to execute an investigation on all job-related incidents.

• When a trend of job-related injuries occurs, provide project managers with proper training tools to prevent or minimize incidents. Assist project managers on making accommodations for employees that return to work with working restrictions.

• Implements OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Plan; manages the Fleet Vehicle Safety Program.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• OSHA 500- Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

•OSHA 510- Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

•OSHA 200- Hazard Recognition in Construction

•Strong Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner

• Ability to effectively delegate and develop team members

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

• Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure

• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

• Strong Business Acumen

• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and procedures

• Knowledge of wage and hour laws

• Advanced Knowledge of various Risk/Safety systems

• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

• OSHA 30 hour General Industry course or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment.

• OSHA 30 hour Construction course or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

This position manages Safety Coordinator function and directly reports to Operations/Leadership.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, related field Preferred

•3-5 years relevant work experience in managing a Safety and Health programs.• Familiarity with Labor Unions and regulatory laws

• Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly

• Experience with leading high performing teams

• Ambitious and target focused with a drive to succeed

• Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts

• Familiarity with Affirmative Action Plans and AbilityOne Program

• Experience in working with Community Agencies and/or individuals with disabilities preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job individuals will sit for long periods of time working in front of a computer; lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, phones, and smartphones.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an Exempt full-time position; Work schedule varies., but a work week of at least 40 hours is expected.

Travel: This position requires 60% travel according to operational needs; travel is often outside of the local area and overnight.