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Safety Administrator
Company : City of Grand Junction, Colorado
Salary : $6,391 - $7,192 a month
Location : Colorado
Full Description
Description
SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR
HIRING RANGE: $6,390 - $7,191 Monthly
New to the City of Grand Junction Team?
Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off upon your hire date!
About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to manage and oversee our comprehensive safety and accident prevention program and promote a safety culture across the City. As the Safety Administrator, you will develop program goals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with safety legislation and industry practices. You will also conduct investigations and safety audits and provide a training curriculum to minimize worker injury and property damage.
Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of a Safety Coordinator and work collaboratively with Risk Management. The successful candidate will have considerable experience leading safety programs, strong technical and field experience, and be a demonstrated relationship builder with staff at all levels in the organization.
If you are passionate about safety and have experience in developing programs, then we want you on our team!
About the Human Resources Department:
The Human Resources (HR) Department ensures effective selection, development, and retention of the City's workforce. This includes recruitment; testing and selection; salary and fringe benefit administration; workers' compensation administration; training and development programs; and policy and procedure development. Our HR team is made up of dynamic, creative, and flexible individuals whose top priority is serving our employees and community. We offer an environment that encourages open communication and exchange of ideas, and we strive to bring out the best in one another.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Champion a safe and secure work environment for employees.
- Develop and implement safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of proactive risk prevention.
- Train and educate employees by providing programs and workshops about safety procedures, emergency response, and proper use of safety equipment, ensuring employees have the necessary knowledge to perform jobs safely.
- Investigate accidents and incidents; identify root causes and develop strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
- Monitor and track safety performance.
- Collaborate with departments to implement safety measures and integrate safety practices into their processes.
- Continually evaluate and improve safety programs, policies, and procedures based on feedback, industry best practices, and emerging trends.
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Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
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Five (5) years of increasingly responsible safety program development and implementation, public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or related field.
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High School Diploma or G.E.D supplemented by specialized training in occupational health and safety or a related field.
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Supplemental Information
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.