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RISK SPECIALIST / NF3

Oceanside, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$58K/yr - $64K/yr

3+ years exp

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The role of Risk Specialist involves assisting the Risk Manager in developing and maintaining a comprehensive risk management program, conducting safety inspections, and promoting safety awareness within the organization.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Risk Manager (Safety/Environmental Officer) in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive risk management program that includes, but not limited to: Asbestos and Lead, Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), Blood Borne Pathogens, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Environmental Security, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, Fire Safety, Machine/Equipment Handling, Hazardous Materials, Hearing Conservation, Industrial Hygiene, Lock Out/Tag Out, Occupational Health and Safety, Respiratory Protection, and the Voluntary Protection Program

Assists Risk Manager with data collection and tracking for trend analysis to be provided to the Division Director for routine transparency meetings

Independently conducts safety inspections in MCCS facilities and playgrounds, at special event sites, on generators, on gas/electric powered equipment, tools, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations; making recommendations for immediate corrective action when employee/patron safety is compromised

This includes writing, coordinating, implementing directives, recommending appropriate remedies and procedures, training, or use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Prepare and submit for review, written inspections results of all detected hazards and recommended corrective actions

Reviews Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for on-hand and in-use chemicals, verifying accuracy and availability to all employees, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Perform investigations for employee mishaps, using methodical and thorough procedures; conduct personal interviews with the injured employee, supervisors, and witnesses to help identify the root cause and for recommended corrective procedures to reduce the likelihood of repeat mishaps

Assist in accident investigations when MCCS vehicles, facilities, or property are involved

Experience conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation plans

Analyze Risk Management Information (RMI) data to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risks

Promote safety policies and good safety practices

Provide basic safety indoctrination to MCCS employees

Promote safety awareness by developing visual training aids on risk management topics

Have a working knowledge of the Risk Management Information-Streamlined Incident Reporting (RMI-SIR) system

Performs a variety of functions in support of the organization environmental program by assisting in the proper identification, containing, labeling, storage, and disposal of a variety of hazardous materials (HazMat) based on applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Inspects designated HazMat sites for compliance based Authorized Hazardous Material List (AHML) and Authorized Users List (AUL)

Conducts weekly inspections of chemical storage facility for leaks, faults, unsafe and non-compatible storage

Aid in the inspections of Oil Water Separators, Above/Underground Storage Tanks and Title V Air Quality issues

Proactive in spill prevention, control, and countermeasures

Assists in providing guidance on clean-ups and during chemical spills

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy and support

Assists employees while communicating in a positive, courteous, and considerate manner

Takes action to solve problems quickly

Alerts the higher-level supervisor when confronted with situations that cannot be handled on the spot

Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Risk managementOSHA regulationsEPA regulationsHazardous materials handlingSafety inspectionsData analysisCustomer serviceClerical skillsReport generationTraining skillsWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Must have a combination of 3 years experience that demonstrates knowledge of classification storage and disposal of hazardous material, knowledge of integrity inspections on equipment and property, general safety policies, and administrative skills

Must be familiar with OSHA and EPA regulations

Must have good oral and writing skills

Must be willing to perform minor travel for necessary trainings

Must possess excellent customer service skills and knowledge of general clerical methods and techniques, including skills to prepare documentation and presentations in a proper format in accordance with naval correspondence

Ability to operate a personal computer and use various software systems to create and generate reports

Must be proficient in RMI-SIR within one year

Work requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting and may be required to work in extreme environmental conditions

This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance