Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Safety Compliance Manager, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing and overseeing occupational safety and health (OSH) activities to continuously improve the working environment and manage the OSH administrative process. The Safety Coordinator serves as a primary instructor and training facilitator for the county safety training programs based on county needs. Use a range of OSH tools and processes to implement innovative site-level activities to identify, implement, and monitor critical risk controls and improve OSH. The Safety Coordinator designs and delivers in-person training, assist with curriculum development, and demonstrate a willingness to learn new topics and equipment safety. The ideal candidate should be confident in leading classes and training county staff across all department.

Education and Experience Requirements

An associate's degree in safety, health, and environment preferred. Minimum of three years' experience in any position that includes specific duties and responsibilities in training or in a similar environment or, equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Have obtained or working on obtaining any safety certification within one year of hiring date.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some outdoor activity; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports. May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving files, records, and reports. Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays, or after hours. Utilize, process, and navigate the County's electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

Essential Job Functions

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Ensure compliance with OHS management system by writing and updating safe working procedures in collaboration with operational staff. Facilitate, monitor, and provide feedback on the implementation of operational plans. Maintain an up-to-date repository of internal and external OHS information, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Cultivate relationships with managers and supervisors to influence and motivate them in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and serve as their trusted advisor. Engage with supervisors and managers to develop responsibility and leadership in OHS. Build relationships with supervisors and managers to enhance their understanding of potential disparities between documented procedures and actual work practices.
• Monitor and provide feedback on compliance with safety-critical procedures. Contribute to monitoring compliance with OHS requirements. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management and OHS management processes.
• Coordinate workplace inspections, facilitate hazard identification processes, and advise on hazard controls for routine and complex tasks. Identify consequences, potential risks, and critical controls, contributing to risk factor analysis. Develop OHS performance reports for site and regional managers with actionable recommendations. Proactively intervene to stop unsafe work.
• Support processes to investigate, analyze, record and report on incidents and nonconformities. Mentor operations personnel to participate in incident investigations.
• Participate in OHS hazard and management system audits.
• Conduct and analyze effectiveness of emergency drills.
• Support systematic management reviews to assess, monitor and identify areas for improvement in OHS.
• Make recommendations to improve OHS.
• Use and maintain OHS data management systems.
• Implement OHS-related communication and consultation processes.
• Prepare OHS training and information material. Conduct / support OHS skill development for supervisors and workers.
• Be certified or can become certified as a competent instructor for Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, ATSSA Work Zone Safety, Fire Extinguisher Use, and safe operation of machinery such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and other tools commonly used within DOT, Maintenance, and Public Works operations.
• Stay current with workplace health and safety regulations, procedures, and tools, and actively follow industry best practices. Provide leadership in OHS and act as an exemplar of good OHS practice and behavior to peers, coworkers and the public.

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.