About the Department
Under general supervision, investigates accidents involving City employees and/or equipment. Assists the Risk Manager in communicating with private citizens regarding agreements for repair and other claims made against the City. Maintains a current inventory of City vehicles, equipment, and properties for insurance purposes, communicating inventory amendments with the insurance. Periodically conducts safety inspections of City buildings and facilities identifying safety violations according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and other federal and state regulations. Performs monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and automated external defibrillators at all city owned properties. Conducts and/or arranges and schedules various safety trainings for employees. Administers the Safety Incentive Program. Prepares reports, maintains files, and compiles statistics.
Position Duties
| Education: | Associates degree |
| Experience: | Minimum (2) years’ experience in safety operations and inspections, public relations and general office procedures |
| Certifications: | |
| Preferred: | - Bachelor’s degree
- OSHA 500 and/or 501 Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Trainer
- Class B CDL
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| Note: | - The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
- Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.
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Minimum Qualifications
Must be physically able to operate an automobile, video equipment, and a variety of automated office machines, including but not limited to a computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, postage machine, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting but may involve walking or standing for periods. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to fifty pounds.
Other Qualifications
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts field and internal investigations of accidents/incidents involving City employees and/or equipment, with the purpose of determining the root cause of the accident/incident and developing a plan to aid in the prevention of a similar event in the future.
Responds to accident/incident scenes involving City employees and/or equipment, as needed, including after hours, weekends and holidays to investigate the scene, gather information, and complete all appropriate reports.
Gathers information from employees, supervisors, and other entities, i.e. South Carolina Highway Patrol, Horry County Fire Rescue, North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety, insurance companies, etc.
Develops incident files to aid the Risk Manager in handling claims.
Remains aware of new safety products, designs for equipment and vehicles, and work processes, which may benefit City employees by creating a healthier work environment. Makes recommendations to appropriate department and/or division heads.
Tracks statistics regarding City employee accidents, injuries, and illnesses for OSHA required reporting (300 logs) and looking for patterns and/or safety related problem areas. Makes recommendations to address areas through training, education, counseling, etc.
Ability to develop training programs and outlines to help employees comply with city, state, and federal occupational safety and health regulations.
Maintains knowledge and/or certifications for instructing and/or certifying city employees in First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, Forklift Operations, Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space Entry, Work Zone Safety and Work Place Violence.
Arranges for outside instructors to provide training in various safety topics as needed.
Maintains a working knowledge of state and federal occupational safety and health regulations and safety procedures for various job duties through-out the city.
Relates state and federal occupational safety and health regulations to safe work practices and procedures for the development of policies.
Keeps the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Action Plans, and Safety Data Sheets up to date and inform employees of current changes.
Conducts safety inspections of City buildings, facilities, parks including sports park, roads, parking lots, beach accesses, sidewalks, and worksites.
Performs regular monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and automated external defibrillators at all city owned properties. This includes maintenance of defibrillators.
Presides over the Employee Safety Committee conducting monthly meetings reviewing accidents and injuries, safety related topics, etc. Records meeting minutes.
Maintains a current inventory of city vehicles, equipment, and properties and communicates inventory amendments to insurance company.
Communicates with the City’s insurance carrier and/or third-party administrator regarding the handling of claims forwarded by the Risk Manager.
Administers the Safety Incentive Program.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists the Risk Manager as needed as well as other departments as assigned.
Assists the public with inquiries, problems, concerns, etc.
Performs other related or assigned duties.
All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).