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Chaves County is accepting applications to fill the current opening for the position of Safety and Compliance Manager in the Safety and Training Services Department.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing a comprehensive safety program, including safety policy development, accident investigations, safety audits/inspections, safety training, and emergency action plans. Serve as a safety consultant and chairperson of the Chaves County Safety Committee. Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and maintain accurate documentation and reporting. Develop and facilitate an aggressive safety training program. The Safety and Compliance Manager will be responsible for managing and monitoring an effective and compliant safety program to ensure site readiness for regulatory compliance and best practices are incorporated for County employees.

BENEFITS: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D., two years experience performing in a safety related setting. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION/TRAINING: This position requires a valid NM driver's license with a good driving record. Must be American Heart Association or National Safety Council CPR certified instructor within six months of hiring. Must be a National Safety Council Defensive Driving certified instructor within six months of hiring. Must be OSHA 200 and OSHA 300 certified within six months of hiring.

SPECIAL NOTE: Chaves County is a drug free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass a background check and will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug and physical testing.

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS APPLY AT: Required application forms are available at the County's Job Posting Board located in the west wing of the County Administrative Center or at www.chavescounty.gov. Applications may be returned to the County Manager Suite at Suite 180, Chaves County Administrative Center, #1 Saint Mary's Place, Roswell, NM 88203 or mailed by closing date to Chaves County Human Resources PO Box 1817, Roswell, NM 88202-1817.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class. **