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

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene or a directly related field, plus five years of work experience in safety management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* Valid State of Illinois Driver' s License is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Healthcare Administration

* Previous experience creating instructional materials, writing lessons plans and/or creating eLearning modules

* Experience with data analysis

* Experience teaching adults and employing adult learning techniques

* Previous work experience in a hospital setting

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/05/2024