Job Description
Position Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: 15
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $66,536 - $79,843 Annually
Full Range: $66,536 - $93,150 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 Facilities Safety 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, industrial security, and training, and are interested in being part of a dynamic team of industrial professionals, we encourage you to apply.
This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
The first review of applications will be on 11/29/2024.
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.
Manages the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive safety program;
Supervises safety audits performed by staff and accident investigations for County departments to determine root cause and possible loss prevention solution;
Develops and presents safety-related training for managers and supervisors;
Establishes and maintains liaison relationship with State of Arizona, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (ADOSH) and others concerning industrial safety and environmental exposures;
Assists departmental management and employees in implementing new or revised safety requirements as required by new or revised rules, regulations or best practices and in developing and conducting training sessions for County employees regarding safety procedures and applicable rules and regulations;
Analyzes various safety, loss prevention and risk management professional guidelines and documents to ensure that the County safety procedures are in compliance;
Identifies and prioritizes training needs, programs or strategies in response to departmental requirements;
Develops questionnaires or surveys to determine training requirements, effectiveness of training provided and cost-effective means to deliver required training;
Manages provision of initial, recurring and special needs training of employees in technical and related topics;
Manages facility and employee security and emergency response plans;
Oversees the cost-effective utilization of technology and best practices to protect County infrastructure;
Provides audits, training and planning for all security & emergency response activities.
(1) Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene or a related field as determined by the department head at the time ofrecruitment AND four years of related professional experience, INCLUDING two years of direct supervisory experience.
OR:
(2) Four years of experience with Pima County in a facilities/safety management or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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.)
- Minimum four (4) years experience in industrial safety, security, and training for a utility or government agency.
- Minimum two (2) years experience in a management role with demonstrated successful leadership of a diverse workforce.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Minimum five (5) years experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, and computer experience including Microsoft Office and other related programs.
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: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. 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.
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. This classification specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the classification and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the classification perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Capacity to work for extended periods, often standing and walking. Occasionally climb ladders and stairs for equipment and facilities inspections. Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: May visit construction sites and/or facilities involving uneven/remote terrain, chemicals and heavy machinery. May require use of PPE including helmets, gloves, or safety glasses during inspections/fieldwork. May work in different weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. Other working conditions 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.