Safety Officer

Definition

Definition: Under general supervision of the Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) Director, the ECS Safety Officer develops, implements, and maintains a program of safety-related practices within the ECS Department. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Routinely visits, observes, and performs assessments to evaluate all ECS work sites to provide feedback, reports and guidance to mitigate, reduce, or eliminate risks to people and property.

Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements departmental accident prevention and safety programs in order to promote safe work practices.

Researches, develops, conducts, maintains and monitors safety related programs, trainings, procedures, manuals and educational materials designed to achieve compliance with federal and local regulations including Community ordinances and policies. Safety program topics may include but are not limited to: industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, machine and machine guarding standards, respiratory protection, office ergonomics, confined space entry, electrical standards, fall protection, cutting safety, personal protective equipment, excavation hazards, pesticides, forklift operator safety, defensive driving, and blood borne pathogens.

Responsible for the planning and logistics of a variety of training courses related to Safe Work Practices, Hazard Identification and Mitigation, and Industrial Hygiene.

Consults with, advises and assists management and supervisory personnel in the procurement of safety equipment and hardware, conduct of safety and training meetings and resolution of issues related to risk and safety issues.

Investigates and analyzes incident reports and complaints involving work-related injuries and illness; prepares reports noting hazards, violations and accidents; recommends measures to prevent recurrence.

Maintains electronic records and documentation for accident tracking, safety training and related reports.

Participates in the preparation and administration of the ECS Safety Program budget.

Works closely and productively with Risk Management, Safety, and Code Compliance teams within the Community government to ensure compliance with all established requirements, codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Participates in various local, tribal, state, and federal safety meetings. Attends industry meetings, workshops and seminars to remain abreast of new regulations, legislation, and safety requirements.

Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the Engineering and Construction Services Director or Assistant Director to enhance departmental operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and SRPMIC laws and regulations relating to safety administration.
• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a safety and training program.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, materials, equipment, methods and techniques of safety program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of federal and local occupational, environmental safety and health laws applicable to construction.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current publications and information related to safety regulations.
• Knowledge of accident/incident record keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of budgetary requirements for developing and maintaining budgets.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and other staff.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications.
• Skill in making formal presentations to groups of various sizes and levels within the SRPMIC.

• Ability to develop, coordinate and direct effective safety and training programs.
• Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing loss control/prevention and safety programs.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply a variety of regulations related to occupational safety.
• Ability to conduct research, interpret data, and prepare complete and accurate analyses, reports and recommendations.
• Ability to ensure compliance with appropriate safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to assess and evaluate safety training needs and develop appropriate programs and/or make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to conduct accident and workplace safety investigations and identify existing or potential hazards.
• Ability to interact with Council, boards, senior staff, outside organizations and the general public.
• Ability to operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers and management.
• Ability to bend, lift, and move in a manner consistent with the duties assigned.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associates Degree in Safety, Code Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or Construction-related field.
• Two (2) years related work experience in Construction Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in Residential Construction.
• Certification in occupational health and safety courses preferred.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.