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TITLE: Safety & Training Specialist

SRN A34: $7,071 - $9,713, Monthly, Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: CVWDEA

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

Division: Safety

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to: Emergency Management & Safety Administrator

Supervises the following positions: N/A

DEFINITION: Under immediate to general supervision, provides specialized support to the District’s Human Resources Safety Program; performs and supports, the most highly complex professional, technical, and analytical work, to implement the District’s Emergency Response and Safety Administrative programs. Plans implements, monitors and evaluates the District’s injury and illness prevention program that will prevent incidents; creates a proactive training program that actively and effectively communicates the District’s safety policies and standards to employees; investigates and reports incidents and claims. Performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Establishes standards of safety and safety goals for the district that prevent industrial accidents. Designs and develops effective safety policies, and procedures that will insure the district meets established goals and standards.  Incorporates appropriate federal state and district regulation into policies and procedures.  Monitors and updates CVWD’s safety programs as new information and/or equipment are added.
2. Effectively communicates policies and standards to employees through programs using a variety of training media, demonstrations, visual posters, and other materials and techniques. Compiles information on emergency management, and distributes the information to staff as necessary.
3. Visits job sites to identify potential unsafe conditions and practices and recommends effective corrective action. Provides management with reports on recommendations.  Insures compliance with district policies and standards.
4. Determines specialized training needs to prevent accidents or prevent the reoccurrence of accidents; develops training programs; conducts or coordinates instruction of routine and special training classes and presentations to effectively inform employees on how to work safely.
5. Conducts accident investigations for the purpose of preventing future reoccurrence.
6. Tracks annual safety certifications for applicable staff.
7. Develops/Publishes an annual Safety Training Calendar.
8. Maintains records and reports that will contribute to successful tracking incident rates to identify problem areas. Maintains records of all hazardous chemicals and materials in the work environment and provides supervisors and employees with required standards, controls, and training. Follows up on all post-accident corrective actions to insure compliance. Establishes and maintains employee safety suggestion program.
9. Works closely with the Risk Management team to reduce the financial impact of claims, lawsuits, and employee injuries to and within the CVWD to provide a safe environment for employees and the general public.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment. Instructor’s certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation issued by the California Heart Association, American Heart Association, or the American National Red Cross.
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively professional level experience in a structured occupational safety and health program. Experience within a collective bargaining unit environment is highly desirable.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health programs, or a closely related field.

About Coachella Valley Water District

Founded in 1918, Coachella Valley Water District is recognized for its worldwide progressive water management techniques. Covering approximately 1,000 square miles of southeastern California desert in Riverside, Imperial, and San Diego Counties, CVWD is a multifaceted agency that delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation. The District provides irrigation water service from the Colorado River through the All American Canal system to approximately 66,000 acres of fruits and vegetables including table grapes, citrus, sweet corn, and 90% of the country’s dates. The District also provides urban water from 100 wells to more than 100,000 homes and businesses, and sewer service through six reclamation plants to more than 90,000 homes and businesses. It is also a State Water Project contractor using available water for groundwater replenishment. Coachella Valley Water District offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans as well as Cal PERS retirement, life insurance policy, three deferred compensation plans, and... a medical reimbursement fund. The District also offers vacation benefits, floating and set holidays, and paid sick leave. Coachella Valley Water District is an equal opportunity employer.

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