Position Summary Information
- General SummaryThe Manager, Operations Safety & Health is responsible for the overall management, direction and execution of the WSSC Water safety program for operations employees, visitors and non-construction contractors.Essential FunctionsSupervises staff to ensure their actions and behaviors are promoting a positive safety culture
- Provides technical advice, coaching and mentoring to employees and supervisors on safety initiatives and any warranted changes
- Works with Union officials to address, mediate and mitigate safety concerns
- Maintains a consistent comprehensive Occupational Health & Safety program that meets and or exceeds regulatory requirements
- Develops and administers safety and health-related education programs to increase the awareness and competence of all WSSC Water employees
- Oversees the implementation of effective safety and health policies and procedures
- Prepares and analyzes job safety and accident statistical reports to provide direction for program changes to enhance preventive actions
- Coordinates development of and compliance with occupational health & safety programs across WSSC Water work groups
- Coordinates and assists in the planning and scheduling of periodic safety and health activities including emergency management and response planning, safety inspections, job site assessments, accident investigations, medical surveillance, and safety and health meetings
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
- Other FunctionsAssists WSSC Water teams in developing their departments’ proactive safety and health program(s)
- Provides quarterly reports on the organization’s safety performance and the status of teams working towards meeting established safety and health goals and objectives
- Develops and reports performance measures for the WSSC Water’s respective teams and groups that include lagging and leading safety performance measures
- Performs related duties as required
- Work Environment And Physical DemandsBusiness casual office setting with field visitsRequired Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation and supervision of staff, through direct and or subordinate levels of supervision
- Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development, contract administration and accountability
- Clear understanding of current safety and health best practices
- Leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with WSSC Water employees, the public and contractors
- Good writing and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate and promote security and safety program objectives with WSSC Water managers and staff
- Ability to interpret job safety analyses to modify program objectives
- Ability to formulate effective safety and health reports highlighting safety performance and any needs for improvement
Minimum Education, Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience in environmental health and & safety programs
OR
High School diploma (or equivalent) and 9+ years’ experience in environmental health and & safety programs
- Additional RequirementsCompletion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
- Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
- Must be able and willing to serve as Safety Officer during emergencies
- Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, or other nationally accredited association
- PreferencesExperience within a utility industry
- Management experience
Salary$104,908 - $178,628
Posting Detail Information
EEO StatementAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.Close Date11/26/2024Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationAll applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
