Safety Officer

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description SUMMARY: Under general supervision, monitors activities of employees to ensure compliance with City, state and federal health and safety policies, procedures and regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Processes claims against the City; meet with claimants; photo documents scenes; completes documentation and forwards to the Risk Manager for action. • Responds to accidents/incidents; photo documents scenes; gathers information for reports. • Schedules drug and alcohol testing for employees; forwards results to the Risk Manager. • Processes worker's compensation claims; meets with employees regarding injuries; ensures all proper documentation is completed; attends Benefit Review conferences. • Conducts site inspections or City facility inspections to ensure safety and health codes and policies are followed; works with department heads to achieve compliance. • Performs visits to various City departments or job sites; meets with managers and supervisors to discuss previous incidents and/or safety issues. • Meets with contractors regarding proposed or existing job sites. • Meets with employees regarding safety issues. • Attends various training sessions. • Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. • Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge: • City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. • City codes and ordinances. • Building codes. • Texas and federal OSHA laws, rules and regulations. • Construction methods and practices. • Principles and practices of employee health and safety program operations. • Principles and practices of worker's compensation program administration. • Principles and practices of effective investigations and inspections. • Principles and practices of scene supervision and handling. • Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications. Skill in: • Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. • Conducting effective investigations and inspections. • Providing efficient customer service. • Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. • Explaining City policies and procedures while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality. • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent; AND five years' experience in employee health and safety operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Texas driver's license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Compensation Range DOQ The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.