City of Georgetown · 1 month ago
Water Safety and Training Program Manager
City of Georgetown is committed to safety and customer focus, and they are seeking a Water Safety and Training Program Manager. This role will facilitate, plan, coordinate, and manage the comprehensive safety and training program for Water Utility employees.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Administer, develop, and evaluate the Water Utility Comprehensive Safety Program
Act as liaison for the Water Utility with cross-functional team members and management
Lead and conduct the Water Utility Safety Committee, managing committee membership and engagement
Implement and track safety and training goals and key performance indicators (KPI) as established by management and the utility safety committee
Analyze safety and training KPIs and develop strategies to improve employee participation and engagement
Perform root-cause analysis of safety incidents to identify points of failure, prescribe remedies, and manage risk
Research, plan, organize, and conduct classroom and field instruction sessions
Administer the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) platform; assign and select regular safety training material
Acts as a liaison for the Water Utility with cross-functional team members and management
Assists with project management for business improvements
Read, interpret, and implement Federal and State regulations related to workplace health and safety
Perform on-site safety surveys and audits to ensure compliance with safety program, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and OSHA requirements
Design, draft, and review safety forms, training materials, and procedural documents
Manage and expand the Water Utility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) library
Collaborate with management to develop and maintain employee development plans and standard operating procedures
Conduct regular audits on employee training programs and occupational licensing status
Develop, maintain, and conduct departmental New Employee Orientation (NEO) program
In collaboration with management and supervisors, facilitate safety and training-related purchases and occupational training enrollment
Work with vendors and external departments to procure and stock safety equipment (AEDs, first-aid materials, fire extinguishers, etc.) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Prepare documentation and justification for budgetary service level requests related to safety and training expenses
Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and use sound judgment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree from an accredited institution in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline
3+ years of field experience in a related field to water utility operations
Any combination of related experience or education to meet the minimum qualifications
Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License
AHA Standard First Aid | CPR AED certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health training or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment
Knowledge of OSHA and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) regulations
Knowledge of OSHA Competent Person requirements
Knowledge of OSHA General Industry Health and Safety
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment
Knowledge of Safety Equipment
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite
Skill in Learning Management and Employee Health and Safety software
Skill in understanding, interpreting, and preparing safety and training data, reports, professional documents, and presentations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships
Skill in effective written and verbal communication
Skill in conflict resolution
Skill in interpreting regulations and procedures
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Preferred
Experience conducting occupational training for water and wastewater licensing
TCEQ C-level licensing in water and wastewater