Safety Manager

About the Department

About our Community

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive Citywide safety and accident prevention program including implementation of safety standards and regulations in accordance with federal, state and City laws, regulations, and policies and procedures. Builds collaborative working relationships at all levels of the City and promotes a culture of safety. Responds to OSHA record requests and inspections. Leads investigations of safety incidents and vehicle accidents to identify root causes, track for audit findings, and ensure timely and complete implementation of corrective actions. Oversees DOT compliance including random testing and vehicle accident prevention program Manages the processing and investigation of workers’ compensation claims; provides information to City Attorney for evaluation and settlement of subrogation claims. Conducts safety audits and field inspections of job sites; recommends proper measures to ensure a safe workplace and work practices. Oversees medical conversation program. Develops safety training curriculum; coordinates scheduling and tracking with Human Resources; conducts training. Monitors workers’ compensation cases and collaborates with Human Resources and third-party administrator to reduce employee lost time. Stays current with interpretation of existing as well as new provisions of OSHA and other regulations; revises and updates written programs. Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations. Ensures maintenance of all safety related recordkeeping in compliance with OSHA and other regulations. Performs related work as required.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive Citywide safety and accident prevention program including implementation of safety standards and regulations in accordance with federal, state and City laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Builds collaborative working relationships at all levels of the City and promotes a culture of safety.
• Responds to OSHA record requests and inspections.
• Leads investigations of safety incidents and vehicle accidents to identify root causes, track for audit findings, and ensure timely and complete implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversees DOT compliance including random testing and vehicle accident prevention program
• Manages the processing and investigation of workers’ compensation claims; provides information to City Attorney for evaluation and settlement of subrogation claims.
• Conducts safety audits and field inspections of job sites; recommends proper measures to ensure a safe workplace and work practices.
• Oversees medical conversation program.
• Develops safety training curriculum; coordinates scheduling and tracking with Human Resources; conducts training.
• Monitors workers’ compensation cases and collaborates with Human Resources and third-party administrator to reduce employee lost time.
• Stays current with interpretation of existing as well as new provisions of OSHA and other regulations; revises and updates written programs.
• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Ensures maintenance of all safety related recordkeeping in compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field; and Seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in safety and/or occupational health related work; or An equivalent combination of education and experience, where one (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of required education. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations Required Licenses or Certifications Valid U.S. Driver’s license Desired Qualifications Supervisory experience Safety certifications
• Bachelor's degree in public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field; and
• Seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in safety and/or occupational health related work; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, where one (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of required education.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license
• Supervisory experience
• Safety certifications

Other Qualifications

• Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
• Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Benefits

• We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families! Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: Choice Plan and Traditional Plan ) Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa 100% city paid basic life insurance Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City (IPERS) Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget) Longevity Pay for years of service Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more information here

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

• Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: Choice Plan and Traditional Plan )
• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City (IPERS)
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more information here

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