Safety Officer

Position Summary

The Safety Officer ensures center-wide compliance with government-established safety requirements through coordination of safety practices, safety trainings, environmental inspections, reporting, and corrective action.

Essential Functions

1. Follow strict documentation requirements for security and safety functions for logs, reports, investigations and plans in compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH), and Corporate and Center standard operating procedures.
2. Investigate, record, report, and implement corrective action on student and staff accidents, injuries, and safety-related feedback.
3. Develop, implement, and maintain center safety plans consistent with applicable statutes, OSHA standards, and center policies to promote the safety of staff and students at all times.
4. Read and interpret technical data for mechanical, chemical, and physical safety protocols.
5. Maintain up-to-date records of center occupational safety and health assessments and ensure abatement and corrective action is completed as needed using DOL information systems.
6. Create and implement general safety corrective action plans as needed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
7. Follow all non-health standing orders in collaboration with medical staff and adhere to center protocols in managing emergency situations.
8. Conduct regular inspections of GSA vehicles for safety and maintenance compliance; document and report all concerns to center leadership.
9. Conduct and document safety investigations as directed.
10. Conduct and document regular safety inspections of all center areas including classrooms, shops, dorms, recreational areas, and center grounds to ensure living and work areas are safe, equipment is functional, and personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety materials are available and used properly.
11. Develop and deliver safety training for new and continuing students to ensure knowledge of center safety protocols. Develop and deliver safety training for staff as outlined in the PRH to ensure basic and up-to-date knowledge of safety practices and protocols.
12. Develop and implement schedule for safety drills to include fire, weather, and armed intruder drills.
13. Participate as a member of the Safety & Security team to ensure the security of center grounds, facilities, staff, and program participants.
14. Lead, implement and maintain the Center Safety Committee. Maintain documentation of meeting agendas, minutes, and attendance and provide progress reports to center leadership.
15. May utilize GSA vehicles to transport students to off-site learning and employment opportunities, appointments, and as needed for retrievals and other center-related needs.
16. Participate regularly in OSH and DOL safety training.
17. Model positive behavior and a high level of conflict resolution skills at all times.
18. Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and corporate training.
19. Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
20. Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Qualifications and Experience Minimum

High school diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience working in safety field. Knowledge of standard security, fire prevention and safety protocols. OSHA-certified with the ability to obtain certifications in all other required areas including Fire and Life Safety, Collateral Duty for Federal Agencies, and OSH Standards for Construction and General Industry. High level of conflict resolution and verbal communication skills. Excellent written communication skills and ability to analyze data and create reports. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required. The incumbent may be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Preferred

College degree in related field, five years’ experience in the safety field, and OSHA certification.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate with or without notice. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cold in Winter to an average of 80 degrees in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.