Regional Safety Specialist | Bay Area, CA

Regional Safety Specialist

The Regional Safety Specialist, H&S Operations Support is responsible for facilitating the implementation of safety programs to meet Company requirements and regulatory consensus standards. The role involves performing field visits, conducting safety education sessions, and analyzing regional safety program effectiveness for improvement recommendations. Serving regional Davey residential/commercial, commercial landscape services, and Davey Resource Group (utility vegetation management, utility asset management, and environmental consulting) operations. The Regional Safety Specialist, H&S Operations Support is an exempt, full-time employee.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist field management with the implementation of new and existing safety programs to meet Company requirements and regulatory consensus standards, offering expert advice and consultation.
• Perform major assignments related to safety initiatives, using independent judgement to make decisions related to implementation, development, and delivery and providing advice based on observations and testing.
• Schedule and direct safety education sessions.
• Process Career Development Program (CDP) books and follow up with Operations Management to ensure compliance.
• Conduct 'Train the Trainer' safety education sessions.
• Independently verify program compliance through on-site visits with crews for training and job observations and communicate safety program needs, outcomes, and requirements with management and provide consultation.
• Evaluate and determine whether equipment can continue to be used based on a comprehensive analysis of operational conditions, safety standards, and financial impact, providing consultation and advice to find the best solution.
• Use independent judgement to assess whether non-compliance with safety requirements poses a risk to the employee or others.
• Analyze regional health and safety program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate assigned whistleblower cases.
• Investigate incidents as requested by Operations and Legal.
• Provide safety advisory support as requested.
• Support response to storms and natural disasters to assist in the development and implementation of safety plans and provide training as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license. A commercial driver's license preferred and may be required, depending on the job requirements.
• Working knowledge of rope and saddle tree climbing for training visits, modules, and aerial rescues.
• Solid working knowledge of safety standards and practices in arboricultural operations, including compliance with ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements, as well as adherence to Federal and State OSHA Regulations for tree and landscape work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer or software programs necessary to complete job duties.
• The Davey Tree Expert Company provides services to government clients who conduct additional background checks of our employees. Therefore, this position requires the ability to successfully pass government-administered background checks.
• A minimum of three years of qualified arborist field experience, preferably to include utility line clearance arborist experience.
• Three years of leadership responsibility in a supervisory or foreperson capacity.
• Fluency in Spanish is beneficial.

Involves remote work, travel, and in-person, office or field visits with department and service line employees. Exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally work in inclement weather. Exposure to emergency conditions due to storms and natural disasters. Noise level and environmental changes in the work environment. Work in the presence of distractions and interruptions. Travel away from home, up to 75% of the time. Travel is mainly local, within the Chicagoland market, and going home at the end of the day.

Pay range: $85,000-$95,000 Position qualifies for Davey vehicle or FPlan.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.