Safety Coordinator

Do you have a background in Occupational Safety and want to have a positive impact on the lives of public sector employees? The City of Green Bay is looking for a Safety Coordinator to assist in administering the city's safety and health programs! This position will be a part of our growing division devoted to the safety of all our workers, including those within a wide range  departments like Police, Fire, Water Utility, Public Works, Transit, and the Green Bay Parks system!

The City offers an alternative work schedule in the summer; dress for your day; remote work options and an excellent fringe benefits package. 

The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being.   
 
 At the City of Green Bay, we strive to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.  We welcome LGBTQ , women, and minority candidates to apply.   

• Monitors activities for compliance in accordance with the City's Safety Manual. Monitors and analyzes developments in federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to employee health and safety and other related areas.
• Observes and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with City safety standards as well as all Local, State and Federal guidelines.
• Conducts investigative review of employee injuries to ascertain causes and provide appropriate follow up. Audits work practices to ensure that safety-related policies and procedures are being followed by employees and enforced by management.
• Facilitates and documents safety investigations, inspections, safety meetings and on-site safety audits. 
• Reviews, recommends, arranges, and facilitates training and education for employees as deemed necessary. Develops and implements programs and procedures to improve safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, DSPS, and other applicable regulatory agencies. 
• Key participant in related committee efforts for the City's safety program.
• Maintains safety related records and files.
• Presents reports and provides information as required to committees and the Water Commission.

All other duties and responsibilities consistent with the position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or a related field.
• Safety related certification (CSP, ASP, OHST, STS, etc.) preferred.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional or administrative capacity in Worker's Compensation, Safety, Occupational Health and/or Loss Control Management. 
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business, English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.  
• Considerable knowledge of municipal, local, federal, and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to employee health and safety and other related areas.
• Considerable skill in operating a computer and utilizing the required software.  Considerable skill in organizing and maintaining a variety of records and files. Considerable skill in working independently without specific instructions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.  Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records, files, and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  
• Ability to develop and present effective training programs to all levels of personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare accurate and meaningful reports and analysis and recommend necessary actions. Ability to solve problems, apply sound decision-making principles, delegate, and challenge, and to work under pressure. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by successfully passing approved tests.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the following activities:
  • Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, crawling, and stooping into limited spaces.
  • Ability to focus for long period of time on projects.
  • Ability to reach, stoop and lift.
  • Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Salary : $57,657 - $62,691