SAFETY AND TRAINING COORDINATOR - OPEN UNTIL FILLED, SCREENED WEEKLY
Kitsap County Government
- Kitsap County, WA
- $28.14-39.78 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Four years of progressively responsible experience in road construction and maintenance activities to include two years of experience planning and implementing training and/or safety programs; OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.
- Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.
Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Pass a medical evaluation that includes a physical and audiometric testing
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
- Washington State Industrial First Aid certification
- Washington State Traffic Flagging Certification and obtain certification as a Flagger Instructor
- Erosion and Sediment Control certification and become a Construction Erosion Control Lead Trainer
- (Utilities) Become certified as a Forklift Operator
- (Utilities) Become certified on Confined Space Entry Trainer
- (Utilities) Certified Chain Inspector (Rigging Gear) Trainer
Knowledge of:
- Means and methods of developing and conducting effective educational or training presentations.
- Principles and practices of employee and public safety and health, including safety and health education and training, accident and incident investigation, record keeping, and safety committee operation.
- Computerized database, spreadsheet, graphics and word processing applications.
- Road Maintenance division specific materials, tools, equipment and processes.
- Federal, state and local safety laws, rules, regulations, safety devices, and protective equipment.
- Appear for scheduled work and complete assigned tasks within a reasonable period of time.
- Schedule and prioritize workflow to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
- Work independently without regular direction, and troubleshoot problems in assigned area of responsibility.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
- Maintain a professional demeanor under heavy workload and stressful situations.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policy and procedures of the department.
- To interpreting safety policies, rules and regulations.
- To resolve a variety of safety and health problems.
- To plan, implement employee training and safety programs.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Departments, the general public and other governmental agencies.
- To understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- To communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.
- To effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
- To establish and maintain a variety of recordkeeping tasks quickly and accurately.
- To compile, prepare and tabulate statistical data, reports, statements and summaries.
- Work is primarily performed in both the office and field
- Sitting (when driving or in office) or standing for long periods of time.
- Bending, reaching, handling and grasping various items such as: documents, materials, manuals, regulations, hand tools, shovels debris.
- Walking, balancing over rough, uneven or undeveloped terrain.
- Visual acuity sufficient to drive, view computer data, read written materials and road signs, see detail of maps, gauges and discriminate color.
- Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately when conveying or receiving information or instruction.
- Exertion of force of 50 pounds occasionally and/or 35 pounds frequently to lift/carry/move objects, files, and other materials.
- Exposed to unfavorable working conditions such as in inclement weather.
- Exposed to heavy traffic conditions and vehicle exhaust fumes.
- Subject to call-out during non-working hours.
- To climb ladders, climb into large construction vehicles and equipment, enter confined space, to work around traffic, loud noises.
- Work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required, including on-call duty.
- Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an "Essential Employee" under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy.
- Develop, coordinate and/or conduct training, or secure outside training, for Road Maintenance staff in a variety of subjects/topics, including but not limited to monthly shop safety meetings, quarterly Department safety committee meetings, Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) and CESCL trainer requirements and Best Management Practices (BMP's) as defined by the Department of Ecology, best practices as defined by the Regional Road Maintenance Program (RRMP), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations, Department of Natural Resources regulations, Traffic Control and Flagger certifications, Personal Protective Equipment, Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL), safe tool, equipment and vehicle operation, Daily equipment safety/condition inspections, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), etc. Appropriately track all employee training.
- Utilities Division will also include: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) requirements, trenching and confined space, electrical safety, hoist and crane operations.
- Research current safety rules and regulations. Attend required and pertinent training classes and seminars to maintain current knowledge of federal, state and County policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Work closely with the Risk Manager to ensure compliance with the most current Labor and Industries rules and regulations. Develop new training curriculum, including graphs, charts, videos, and other multi-media.
- Investigate and report on all equipment accidents and incidents. Complete all required documentation and report to Department administration, Risk Management division, Department of Labor and Industries, and other applicable agencies.
- Perform periodic and routine inspections for safety compliance, including facility conditions, equipment condition and safe operation, proper work zone safety compliance, proper traffic control signage, proper employee safety, including PPE usage and lifting gear inspections. Appropriately track and report all safety/complaince.
- Develop and administer a fire extinguisher inspection program, hoist and crane inspection program, confined space procedures, electrical safety procedures, hauling safety procedures in accordance with WSDOT requirements, forklift operations, herbicide applications, stormwater site SWPPPs, IDDE training program, and equipment replacement schedule.
- Perform other division or department related work, as assigned.
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible to earn overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Council (
- This posting maybe used to fill future openings.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.