Safety Analyst III

This position works independently to provide professional level guidance and structure in safety for the department by examining workplaces for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee health, safety, comfort and performance and supervision of the lift repair and maintenance program. Plans, develops, implements, and manages comprehensive safety programs for large municipal fleet operations and independently manages complex, department-wide safety programs such as: Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Hazard Communication. Monitors, inspects, and analyzes DVS-occupied facilities and property, work procedures, equipment, and procured materials to ensure compliance with federal, State and local occupational safety and health laws, regulations, codes, and standards such as: Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Conducts department-wide job hazard assessments and presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership to mitigate, reduce, and eliminate risks and losses, and implements changes with follow-up on outcomes.

Provides strategic direction for the repair and replacement of vehicle lifts (in-ground, above ground and portable) to include budget and manages the program s short and long-term strategies and objectives. Exercises considerable judgment and initiative in planning and executing safety strategies, including accident, incident, and near-miss investigations with root cause analysis and corrective action tracking. Produces and distributes safety communication tools, training presentations, correspondence, and safety bulletins, and analyses effectiveness. Establish cooperative relationships with county employees across departments as well as federal, state and local organizations. Leads the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of county safety losses, claims trends and lost days on a recurring basis. Provides recommendations to mitigate and control losses for the department. Expanded duties include electric vehicle safety oversight, mechanical training, and unannounced inspections, while advising management on best practices in occupational safety, loss prevention, and accident reduction. Works under general supervision of the Assistant Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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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, four years of professional safety program experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.