Safety Analyst II

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Safety Analyst II

Salary

$70,711.26 - $117,851.76 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-01638

Department

DPWES Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

07/06/2024

Closing Date

7/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S25

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Safety Guru Wanted: Join the League of Workplace Heroes!

Works as part of our Solid Waste Management Program as seeking an experienced professional to provide day-to-day management of the safety program among several sites. Reports to the SWMP Health and Safety Program Manager and operates as part of a team that manages safety at three additional Solid Waste Management Program operations facilities.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)

• Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

This advertisement will be used to fill a vacancy at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Monitoring, inspecting, and analyzing work areas, work procedures, equipment and materials to ensure compliance with various federal, state and local occupational safety and health laws, regulations, codes, and standards;

• Identifying, developing, managing, and tracking occupational safety and health programs, safety policies and procedures, and safety training programs SWMP in compliance with all county, state and federal law regulations—including, but not limited to, personal protective equipment (PPE), confined space entry, trenching/excavation, lockout/tag-out, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks, hazard communication, and work area hazard assessments;

• Engaging in safe working practices by following safety guidelines, standards, and rules, maintaining an awareness of workplace hazards, and communicating safety concerns to other employees, supervisors, and safety analysts, and being accountable for safety performance and actions and displaying a commitment to practicing safe work behaviors;

• Investigating employee injuries, accidents, and property loss incidents, reviewing loss reports, evaluating trends, and making recommendations for programmatic changes/corrective actions. This position requires good working knowledge of and experience with OSHA general industry and construction standards.

Note: This position is designated as one of the agency's emergency personnel positions, essential during inclement weather or other types of construction emergencies. As such, the position is subject to 24-hour on-call and must be able to work emergency overtime, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Ensures compliance with federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes and standards, e.g., Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) laws, in the areas of fire prevention and protection, occupational safety, food service management, emergency first aid, pesticide spraying, and fuel dispensing operations, by conducting regular safety audits of county sites;

• Ensure compliance with the Virginia Hazard Communication Act by conducting periodic physical inventory of all hazardous substances and by maintaining the master reference set of data sheets for all hazardous substances used or stored at various county sites;

• Investigates accidents and injuries to determine the source of hazards and provides recommendations for corrective action;

• Compiles accident and/or injury reports;

• Investigates safety and health issues, concerns and complaints and provides feedback to citizens and/or employees;

• Conducts job hazard analysis to mitigate risks;

• Conducts and coordinates safety, health, and loss control training programs for county personnel;

• Conducts DMV annual review of employee driving records;

• Uses database software to update, compile and analyze safety, loss control and worker's compensation data;

• Develops reports based on accident and injury statistics, identifying trends and patterns;

• Compiles, maintains, evaluates, researches and analyzes safety management data to measure and recommend improvement of safety programs, processes and policies;

• Makes recommendations to management to reduce safety exposure based on statistical analysis, accident investigations, audits and inspections;

• Keeps abreast of federal and state safety legislation to assess impact on existing programs or to evaluate the need for implementing changes to safety programs or initiatives;

• Develops, conducts and/or coordinates occupational safety, health, and loss control training and/or education programs to meet agency specific needs and mandated requirements.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of employee safety and loss prevention and VOSH and other related regulatory standards and laws;

• Knowledge of accident investigative and review techniques;

• Knowledge of occupational safety statistical analysis;

• Knowledge of developing, delivering and measuring safety training programs;

• Knowledge of state workers compensation program and regulations;

• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret statistical data;

• Ability to develop and conduct safety related training;

• Ability to conduct safety and health audits and inspections;

• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports for management;

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in safety sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, loss prevention or closely related field; plus two years of professional safety program experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license.

• CPR within 6 months of hire.

• First Aid within 6 months of hire.

• AED within 6 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, a natural science, engineering, or a related discipline and three or more years of relevant construction safety management experience, including general industry/construction work site safety and training programs. Three years or more of experience of OSHA and VOSH regulations (general industry and construction). Three years or more of experience with accident investigation reports and documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time.

Physical stamina: Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time.

Adverse weather: Ability to perform tasks and tolerate adverse weather conditions and temperatures, including extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, and wind.

Computer skills: Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.

Equipment operation: Ability to operate light, medium and heavy-duty equipment, and vehicles.

Lifting: Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance or 50 to 100 pounds with assistance.

Manual dexterity: Manual strength and dexterity needed to lift and handle material and equipment.

Raw waste: Ability to perform tasks in an environment in which raw waste is present.

Repetitive movements: Able to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements.

Tight spaces: Ability to access tight spaces by stooping, crouching, and crawling.

Uneven terrain: Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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