SAFETY COORDINATOR

SAFETY COORDINATOR

PAY PLAN: 119- $ 55,667.00 minimum salary, or as per Compensation Policy Promotional Method.

Distinguishing Features of the Position (Summary)

Performs complex work in human resources support of assigned Employee Benefits Fund. Duties include assessing risks and overseeing worker's compensation and liability program; entering data into automated systems, verifying data and processing transactions. Positions in this class perform routine administrative support and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversees safety-related programs and training including: random drug testing, safety sensitive positions and CDL positions.

Trains staff and maintains all training records in database; produces training data as needed; reviews all workers compensation reports, doctor's records and any legal documents.

Creates safety policies; Recommends ways to control or reduce risk; oversees workers' compensation administration; oversees all Cameron County employees on Safety and Risk

Performs routine tasks which follow well established procedures; assists and advises Program Directors and supervisors about safety and risks issues;

Provides and participates in department orientation to Program Directors to assist in any required changes to Orientation/Training Manual for CCDHHS; maintains historical Human Resources records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.

Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and/or and other interested parties regarding assigned safety and risk functions; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to department policies and activities. Explains policies and procedures.

Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by four (4) years of experience performing safety and/or risk support work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

This position is subject to six (6) month probationary period prior to Civil Service eligibility; Must submit to a Civil Service Clerical Exam.

BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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