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Fairfax County Government · 5 hours ago

Safety and Emergency Specialist (Safety Analyst II)

Burke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Fairfax County Government is a diverse public works agency committed to delivering critical infrastructure services. They are seeking a Safety and Emergency Specialist to assist in managing safety and emergency programs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and emergency preparedness for the wastewater collection system.

GovernmentService Industry

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the health and safety program roadway operation, pumping station operation and engineering/office functions

Assist in managing the emergency management program for the wastewater collection system to identify, plan, prepare and mitigate for emergency events

Help develop and maintain safety programs; documentation, training, data tracking and measuring effectiveness

Help develop and maintain emergency management program practices, documents and training/exercises

Assist WCDs efforts to train, develop, and provide direction to employees on safety procedures, support field operations, training, tracking data and general support

Support departmental safety/emergency initiatives and other business areas with safety and emergency management functions

Qualification

Safety program managementEmergency managementTraining developmentData trackingOccupational safetyBilingualLeadershipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in safety sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, loss prevention or closely related field; plus two years of professional safety program experience

Valid driver's license

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer

Preferred

Three (3) or more years of experience in leadership and management of safety and emergency management program(s)

Three (3) or more years of experience in managing occupational safety and/or emergency management for utilities or similar organizations. Including program documentation and enforcement

Three (3) or more years of experience in collecting and utilizing safety and emergency management program data to measure effectiveness and perform benchmarking

Three (3) or more years of experience in developing and conducting training for occupational safety and/or emergency management programs

Familiarity with procurement and contracting for professional services, equipment and material for occupational safety