JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR

Chicago Police Department

Number of Positions: 2

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Under direction and functioning at the senior management level, manages and directs the occupational safety and health (OSH) functions for a large / infrastructure operating department, developing and implementing OSH programs to prevent and control health and safety hazards in the workplace and to promote a culture of safety and a safe working environment, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Develops and implements safety and health programs with a focus on reducing work related injuries and illnesses, improving employee safety, and minimizing damage to city property

· Conducts risk assessments of jobs performed (job hazards/safety analysis) and customizes OSH programs to meet departmental needs, incorporating relevant OSHA standards and requirements, best practices, and departmental work standards and procedures

· Oversees staff of Safety Specialists performing OSH activities including safety inspections of construction, work and facility sites, safety training, and accident/injury investigations

· Coordinates the development of training programs and the provision of training in areas relating to safety work standards, proper operation of equipment, hazardous condition recognition and use safety equipment

· Provides technical expertise and guidance to management in understanding OSHA and EPA regulations and standards relating to worker and facility health and safety

· Represents department during OSHA regulatory inspections; reviews inspections results and responds appropriately to citations; coordinates the implementation of new or revised processes and procedures to ensure full compliance

· Ensures compliance with OSHA incident and accident reporting and recordkeeping and the preparation of the OSHA 300 Log

· Recommends strategies and new safety initiatives to improve safety performance and processes, and increase safety awareness

· Works with management in investigating serious injuries and analyzing injury and accident data; makes recommendations for corrective action plans to prevent recurrences

· Provides leadership role in investigating serious incident or accident investigations

· Analyzes incident and accident investigation data to identify causes and makes recommendations for prevention

· Develop effective safety and health communications using various multi-media methods

· Provides oversight in the administration of OSH related functions including return to work program, duty disability and drug and alcohol testing

· Coordinates efforts to prepare standard operating procedures for safety and train staff on same

· Prepares management reports assessing effectiveness of OSH programs and safety training programs

· Reviews contractors’ safety plans to ensure contracted workers have been trained on safety practices and procedures

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Avenue

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (may have flexibility on start times)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE