Safety Manager

Safety Manager

This position is for a Safety Manager for the Central Office.

OK Department of Veterans Affairs

2132 NE 36th St Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Annual Salary: $75,000.00

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the planning, directing and coordinating of the agency's safety programs including but not limited to Occupational Health / Safety, Facilities Safety / Security, Safety Consultation and training, Agency Safety Coordinator for all divisions in the agency, Safety Officer for ODVA in accordance with federal, state, and agency rules, regulations, and policies. This position is a direct report to the ODVA Chief Operating Officer.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Conduct VA Home EOC rounds in preparation for OK State and VA Life Safety Surveys.
• Supervise the VA Homes Fire and Safety Department.
• Identify, develop, and administer safety training programs.
• Evaluates and maintains occupational health and safety programs for the prevention of motor vehicle and/or workplace accidents within the agency.
• Provides advice and guidance to site and agency managers regarding inspection procedures and statutory regulations; provides pertinent PEOSH/OSHA materials to employees; makes related referrals and recommendations as indicated.
• Performs a variety of risk management functions including evaluations and recommendations pertaining to automobile operations, liability exposure, property and casualty and Tort claims.
• Ensures compliance with the occupational injury, illnesses and fatality record keeping requirements.
• Investigates workplace fatalities, accidents and complaints made against employers. Prepare investigations and reports to support findings, including EEOC investigations as assigned by ODVA General Council.
• Coordinates the random drug testing program in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Oversee the ODVA Homes and OKC Central Office camera surveillance, CompleteView application and accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

• Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, industrial safety, occupational safety and health or a closely related field and two years professional level experience in an occupational health and/or safety standards controlled environment requiring applications of safety standards and codes or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's degree would substitute for one year of required experience

Special Requirements include: Must obtain EEO Investigator Certification within three months of hire date.

This position has been designated as exempt from the civil service rules established by the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization.

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's license in order to operate state owned vehicles.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.