Safety and Training Analyst - Reclassification

Description

*This application is for a reclassification of an existing position, open only to designated, internal candidates invited to participate in this examination process.*

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and administering programs to ensure employee, contractor, and visitor safety within the Maintenance and Operations Department; to ensure facility compliance with safety and health regulations, policies, and procedures; to provide approaches and solutions to managerial and supervisory personnel for safety/health problems encountered in any/all areas of the Department; review, research, and provide safety training programs.

The Safety and Training Analyst is a journey-level class position and operates with minimal instruction, uses rules, regulations, and industry standards as a guide, and is responsible for administering safety programs within the Maintenance and Operations Department. The incumbent provides training and expertise across the Department to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and educate employees on proper procedures and best practices.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Design, coordinate, organize, implement, schedule, and/or provide a variety of safety and training programs for Maintenance and Operations employees including OSHA required training, and other training related to employee safety.
• Review and research training programs for the Maintenance and Operations Department; collect, compile, and review information from various sources; make recommendations to supervisors and management based upon effectiveness, time commitment, location and cost; implement new programs as necessary.
• Assist in overseeing Maintenance and Operations safety programs to protect employees against harm and to maintain safe working conditions; suggest and help implement work safety standards; make recommendations concerning compliance with applicable state and federal safety (OSHA) requirements. Collect safety data, statistically analyze that data, and prepare reports making recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct equipment and vehicle inspections; evaluate physical conditions, safe work practices, and hazardous operations; make written recommendations for corrective action as required.
• Conduct facility and workplace inspections; evaluate physical conditions, safe work practices, and hazardous operations. Ensure the Maintenance and Operations Department is in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and health and safety practices; make written recommendations for corrective action as required.
• Coordinate training programs and activities with outside agencies and organizations as necessary.
• Maintain a variety of records and files related to safety and training programs, ensuring all OSHA and other required documentation is up to date, organized and easily retrievable when requested; prepare reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of safety and training programs; incorporate new developments as appropriate; attend training as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental health and safety regulations, permits and safety programs; maintain regulatory records, training records, reports and correspondence; prepare reports and maintain written correspondence to regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of emergency and disaster response plans; including attending training for FEMA Incident Command System certification.
• Ensure the operations have proper safety programs, including (but not limited to) safety orientation, workplace safety, hazard communication, lock out/tag out, confined space entry, hearing conservation, bloodborne pathogens, hot work permits, respirator programs (including fit testing and physicals), forklift training, driver safety, equipment and tool safety, and electrical safety, ergonomics, etc.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for various routine and special maintenance procedures with assistance from Public Works staff; provide input for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) / Work Instructions.
• Evaluate and inspect Maintenance and Operations for overall safety. Immediately notify the appropriate supervisor/manager and staff of potential safety or health threats. Document, investigate, and provide recommendations and training regarding incidents and near miss accidents; identify potential accident causes and hazards; make recommendations for preventative action. Train and assist staff in the creation of SOP's for job site safety.
• Investigate safety and health complaints, accidents, injuries, incidents or other violations of safety policy or regulations; evaluate and discuss possible solutions with management, recommend best solution, document findings and recommendations, implement approved solution and communicate solution to affected employees.
• Lead safety discussions in management meetings.
• Draft safety policies for approval by management.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety, construction management, or a related field.

Experience:
Two years of journey-level safety and training experience related to construction management or general industrial safety programs.

Substitution:
An additional two years of journey-level experience may substitute for up to two years of the degree requirement.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to independently get to and from multiple work locations as required.

Requirements of the Position:
OSHA 10-hour certification is required within 14 days of appointment and OSHA 30-hour Construction Course certification must be obtained within six months of appointment

Desirable Qualifications:
Certification in one or more of the following areas: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP).

Supplemental Information

To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by the close of the recruitment. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

Seniority Points:
Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows: The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum. Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

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Closing Date/Time: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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