Job Summary
Performs routine safety and health program work. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions- A. Conduct inspections of unit operations and facilities to ensure compliance with established risk management guidelines, policies, and procedures; prepare evaluative reports; recommend improvements and modifications to resolve problems and deficiencies; and prepare responses to requests for information related to unit operations and activities.
- B. Assist in investigating reported hazards, accidents, injuries, fires, and other incidents; inspect construction, remodeling, and renovation sites to ensure compliance with safety standards; conduct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) site assessments; and prepare inspection and investigative reports and recommendations.
- C. Assist unit administration during situations that pose an imminent threat of death or serious injury; assist in implementing appropriate corrective action; and prepare reports and maintain contact with other departments and regional staff.
- D. Monitor the use, maintenance, and storage of hazardous materials, safety equipment, and devices; and monitor environmental factors, operating procedures, safety procedures, contamination, and pollution.
- E. Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting safety‑training programs; ensure compliance with training requirements and documentation; and provide technical assistance.
- * Perform a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
- 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
- 2. One year full‑time, wage‑earning experience in criminal justice, risk management or a related field (e.g., loss control, workers’ compensation, environmental science, occupational safety, or industrial hygiene). Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.
- 3. Successful completion of the Alternate Unit Risk Manager (AURM), Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO), or Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) certification programs preferred.
- 1. Knowledge of risk management program operations, practices, and procedures.
- 2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
- 3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
- 4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
- 5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
- 6. Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
- 7. Skill to evaluate, document, report, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
- 8. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
- 9. Skill to plan, develop, and conduct effective safety training programs.
- 10. Skill to direct activities and operations in hazardous situations or incidents.
- 11. Skill to operate environmental‑, health‑, and safety‑related instruments and equipment preferred.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
- Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, dry atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, silica, asbestos, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
- Equipment used in performing essential functions includes computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, specialized environmental‑, health‑, and safety‑related equipment and devices, dolly, and automobile.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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