Environmental / Safety Management Specialist (UN)

Job Description

Job Title:
Environmental / Safety Management Specialist

Department:
Base Operations and Support

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health / Safety Management Specialist ensures all required quality and safety training, and reporting are performed according to company, federal, state, and local statutory requirements. This position will develop, manage, and report on both the quality and safety. The Environmental / Safety Management Specialist will host quality and safety education events for employees and creates and facilitates Safety Committee meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage and develop workload schedules

Develop training and awareness programs on ground maintenance and best practices

Ensure all federal, state, and local statuary requirements are followed

Ensuring that business goals, deadlines, and performance standards are met in accordance with the job site requirements

Assisting with the hiring, interviewing, and training processes

Writing forecasts or predictions for a team productivity

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating the safety training programs. This may include employee orientations, specific program training, monitoring and assisting in weekly safety meetings, supervisor training, and accident awareness training

Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented

Performs environmental surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented

Conducts post-accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management

Assist managers and supervisors in investigating and documenting all property damage, personal injuries, safety violations, and unsafe conditions and activities

Work with managers and supervisors in managing hazardous working conditions and eliminating unsafe employee activities.

Investigate and recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operations to minimize potential hazards

Oversee workplace repair, installations, and any other work that could harm employees' safety

Develop, manage and report on quality and safety programs and plans

Assists in the development and implementation of quality and safety policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local statutory requirements as directed

Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes

Collect, manage, and report on safety procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local statutory requirements

Advises HQ quality and safety director on any quality or safety compliance concerns and preventative actions

Ensure employee understanding of and compliance with all quality and safety company policies and procedures

Ensure that all sub-contractors employees comply with job site quality and safety rules and regulations

Required Skills/Abilities:

Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents

Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times a, stressful environment

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry

Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred or have more than one certification in the following: Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar accredited certifications

At least 5 years of related experience required

Certified in risk management and health/safety management

Working knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines

Physical Requirements:

Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary

Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels

Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass, as required, a federal, state, or local government's background investigation

Valid state driver's license

First Aid and CPR Certified

OSHA 500 Certified

Completed 40 Hour EM 385-1-1 Course

Completed 30-Hour OSHA Construction Course

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Description Last Updated: 07/27/2022