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City of Hoover · 20 hours ago

Health And Safety Coordinator

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.08/hr - $38.93/hr

3+ years exp

City of Hoover is seeking a Health And Safety Coordinator to promote and cultivate a city-wide culture of safety. The role involves collaborating with departments to implement safety policies, conducting inspections, and providing training to enhance workplace safety.

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Hiring Manager

Mesha Walker, PHR

Responsibilities

Promote and cultivate a city-wide culture of safety

Collaborate with departments to develop and implement safety policies, processes, procedures, goals and objectives in order to reduce vehicle accidents, property damage and workplace injuries

Conduct periodic building, grounds, parks and playground safety inspections and recommend corrective action if needed

Oversee and participate in safety audits, job hazard analyses, workplace hazard evaluations and in-field inspections

Collect and analyze claims data from accident, injury and property damage reports to identify root-cause analyses. Create and generate reports, summarize data and define target goals for performance improvement

Promote safe work environments by developing safety awareness programs and providing regular safety and risk training classes for departments. Conduct targeted safety meetings for departments upon request

Attend all Accident Review Board meetings and assist Risk Manager in re-establishing the Health & Safety Committee

Assist Risk Manager with health and safety related budget requests

Prepare and make in-person and virtual presentations to groups including employees, elected and appointed officials, and outside organizations regarding safety related items

Stay current on evolving environment, health and safety standards and legislative changes through active participation in professional development conferences, workshops and forums

Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Risk ManagementSafety AuditsOSHA CertificationProfessional CommunicationConflict ResolutionField InspectionsOn-call AvailabilityAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Risk Management, Industrial Safety, Public Administration or related field that includes Risk Management related course work and three (3) years of related experience

OR Associate's degree in Safety Management, Risk Management, Industrial Safety, Public Administration or related field that includes Risk Management related course work and five (5) years of related experience

OR High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience performing industrial safety development, safety training, and/or OSHA inspection activities preferably for local government and/or law enforcement

Work experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding risk management (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA, Workers' Compensation)

Possess a current Alabama driver's license and the ability to obtain a City of Hoover drivers permit

Possess attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Experience conducting safety audits and field inspections

Experience with conflict resolution and professional communication

Availability to work on-call