Description
IMMEDIATE VACANCY:
Department of Fire & Public Safety
Plans, coordinates and executes industrial safety educational and information programs; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This class is distinguished from the Safety Specialist I in that the Safety Specialist II independently plans, coordinates and executes a variety of industrial safety educational and informational programs; whereas the Safety Specialist I assists in conducting such programs.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Central Agency Positions
- Plans and develops a comprehensive safety education program for County employees based on identified operational needs.
- Develops and conducts or coordinates safety training courses for supervisors at all levels to assist them in carrying out their accident prevention and loss control responsibilities.
- Develops, conducts or arranges programs to develop employees' safety awareness, their hazardous condition recognition skills, their ability to use safer and more efficient work techniques and practices, their ability to deal with incidents and accidents, etc.
- Plans and executes or coordinates activities to promote interest in safety, such as displays, posters, bulletins, safety campaigns and suggestions, incentive awards programs, etc.
- Evaluates training and promotional activities and suggests/reviews ways for improvement.
- Analyzes accident or hazard inspection reports to ascertain training needs.
- Conducts safety inspections and investigations as required and prepares reports, meets with insurance carriers, government and private industry officials to enlist support for safety promotional and educational programs.
- May supervise others in the execution of the county's industrial safety educational and informational programs. Operates and uses various audio-visual equipment and aids in instructional activities.
Operating Department Positions
- Plans, coordinates and executes an operating department's industrial safety educational and information programs based upon identified operation needs.
- Develops and conducts or coordinates safety training courses for departmental supervisors and employees.
- Develops, conducts or arranges departmental programs to develop employees' safety awareness, their hazardous condition recognition skills, their ability to use safer and more efficient work techniques and practices, their ability to deal with incidents and accidents, etc.
- Plans and executes or coordinates activities to promote departmental interest in safety, such as displays, posters, bulletins, safety campaigns and suggestions, incentive awards programs, etc.
- Evaluates departmental training and promotional activities and suggests/reviews ways for improvement.
- Analyzes accident, workers compensation, or hazard inspection reports to ascertain departmental training needs.
- Conducts safety inspections and investigations as required and prepares reports, meets with insurance carriers, government and private industry officials to enlist support for departmental safety promotional and educational programs.
- May supervise others in the execution of the department's industrial safety educational and informational programs. Operates and uses various audio-visual equipment and aids in instructional activities.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business administration, public administration or a related field, and three years of experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: industrial and construction accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; industrial safety devices and equipment; safety education and publicity media, principles, methods and practices; safety inspection principles, practices and procedures; principles and practices of speaking before groups.
Ability to: plan, execute and coordinate an effective safety and accident prevention program; plan and instruct supervisors on principles and methods of instructing; instruct others in safety techniques, causes of accidents and accident prevention; investigate and determine causes of accidents; deal tactfully and effectively with officials, supervisors and employees; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.
Health And Physical Condition
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Group: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.
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Did you attach a copy of your official college or university transcript? Note: To receive credit, you must attach a copy of your official college transcript.
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This position requires three (3) years of professional work experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities. Do you possess this work experience? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application.
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If yes, please indicate at which employer you gained this experience and include the percentage of time spent performing those duties. ("See resume" is not acceptable.)
