5439 - Safety Loss Prevention Manager

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 13

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $57,607 - $69,128 Annually
Full Range: $57,607 - $80,649 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) is recruiting for a Safety Loss Prevention Manager. RWRD is an award-winning industry leader in treating and reclaiming over 62 million gallons of wastewater per day. If you have experience and a background in industrial safety, and industrial safety training, can create and deliver safety meetings and trainings. If you are interested in being part of a team of industrial professionals, we encourage you to apply.

A post-job offer physical is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Possesses proficient knowledge of health, safety and industrial hygiene principles, rules and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, etc.) as applied to Pima County government, employees and public;
• Develops, implements, and oversees Pima County safety procedures and standards of performance that most effectively protect the Countys assets;
• Assists Pima County departmental management and employees in implementing new or revised safety requirements as required by new or revised rules, regulations or best practices;
• Trains and educates all managers, supervisors and employees in various occupational safety topics with innovative teaching methods;
• Reviews existing company safety standards, policies, procedures and makes needed recommendations;
• Investigates and prepares County responses to OSHA complaints, reporting serious Pima County accidents as required by ADOSH (Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health), and oversees representation of Pima County for formal OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) inspections and investigations;
• Interfaces with regulatory authorities, staff and employees and others concerned with occupational safety, which includes the City of Tucson, State of Arizona, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), ADOSH (Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health), etc.;
• Establishes and maintains liaison relationships with Pima County employees and management from Pima County departments;
• Supervises safety audits performed by Safety staff and accident investigations for Pima County departments to determine root cause and possible loss prevention solutions;
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the performance of all assigned Pima County Safety staff.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in industrial engineering or a closely-related field as defined by the department head AND four years of experience in the management of a loss control program including occupational safety and liability exposures.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

(2) Four years of experience as a Pima County Loss Prevention Officer or Pima County Safety Loss Prevention Officer, INCLUDING one year of lead/supervisory experience.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application.
Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum three (3) years of industrial-level experience in the field of safety, health, industrial hygiene, or environmental quality for a public utility, ability to train staff on safety courses, including OSHA and NFPA guidelines.
2. Minimum two (2) years experience providing guidance and interpretations for a public utility relating to the application of federal, state, and local safety and health standards, programs, and regulations to ensure they are properly implemented and maintained.
3. Minimum two (2) years experience conducting incident response, investigations, and site inspections, and ability to write procedures on safety for a public utility including the ability to answer technical safety and health questions.
4. Minimum five (5) years of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, and computer experience including Microsoft Office and other related programs.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at time of application or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certification/licensures shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.