Watershed Safety & Training Officer

Posting Expires: 7/25/24

Salary: $50,800

General Description and Classification Standards

Plans, organizes, and implements training programs for employees in assigned

department to enhance employee education/skill level or may facilitate and implement

safety related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of

employees.

This is an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments

typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a

promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the

necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only professional in this

specialty in a work group.

Supervision Received

Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by a more experienced

professional or a manager prior to final action.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Position may focus on training programs and/or safety related training.
• Plans, organizes and implements training programs for employees in assigned
• department to enhance employee education/skill level. Facilitates and implement safety
• related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of
• employees.
• Conducts needs assessment to determine type of training needed and plans, develops
• and implements training and development programs based upon needs assessment.
• May provide instruction or identify other resources to teach the class.
• Facilitates and implement safety related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees. Performs safety inspections and accident investigations and performs safety training. Performs safety analysis and reporting and facilitates safety committee meetings. Implements work compensation programs.

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.

Leadership Provided

None. May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of safety related issues and safety and loss control methods.
• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and standards and regulations pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities of each job.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to stay current with changes in policy, methods, equipment needs, budget and
• departmental operations.
• Ability to assemble information and compile reports and documents.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations and procedures.
• Ability to use A/V aids in presentations.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Experience

• Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study in business or safety/occupational health and safety.
• 3 years of administrative work experience with some of that related to safety and/or training within the department.

Preferred Education and Experiences

Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study in business or safety/occupational health and safety with minimum of 3 years of administrative work experience with some of that related to safety and/or training within the department.

Preferred Licensure & Certifications

• None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job

Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-01

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• City of Atlanta

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