Williamson County
Safety Training Coordinator I - Road & Bridge
Williamson County, Georgetown, Texas, United States, 78628
Reporting directly to an assigned Supervising Engineer, responsible for managing the development and implementation of compliance, safety programs and initiatives for the Williamson County Department of Infrastructure. Level I of II in Safety & Training Coordinators.
Responsibilities
Administers and implements the Department of Infrastructure’s Department Safety and Loss Prevention Programs
Develops individual training programs associated with safety for URS staff in coordination with department leadership and compliance standards
Provides department leadership with insight on safety measures essential for URS staff
Coordinates and prepares all safety audits
Manages and implements all annual safety inspections of various equipment storage, use and building safety tools, including fire extinguishers, first aid kits and AED machines
Compiles and reports safety and loss prevention data to various state agencies including oversight of reporting compliance for the Texas Tier Two Program.
Performs maintenance of training materials, licensing, and certifications for compliance purposes
Performs quality control by collecting and analyzing data to determine effectiveness of loss prevention and safety programs
Serves as primary contact and performs risk tasks associated Worker’s Compensation claims, accidents, and injuries processing
Provides recommendations and assistance in annual budget process by collaborating with department leadership on safety operation and equipment needs
Maintains and updates all employee training files
Collaborates with department leadership on various program initiatives, professional development, and technical training programs
Creates and manages department training calendar, and external training announcements
Ensures department compliance with various regulatory environmental, health and safety requirements
Leads and coordinates routine safety meetings
Monitors all account purchases related to PPE and related safety equipment
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Organization Relationships
Reports directly to – an assigned Supervising Engineer
Direct Reports – No
Physical Demands
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle
Environmental Factors
Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
Travel between work sites, is required
Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels
Irregular Hours
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
Serves on-call status as needed
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of safety program implementation and administration experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety equipment and practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and construction project management systems
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field
National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate
One (1) years of program administration experience in construction
Employment Testing
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: Yes
Physical exam: Yes
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
Tobacco Free Workplace Policy Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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Responsibilities
Administers and implements the Department of Infrastructure’s Department Safety and Loss Prevention Programs
Develops individual training programs associated with safety for URS staff in coordination with department leadership and compliance standards
Provides department leadership with insight on safety measures essential for URS staff
Coordinates and prepares all safety audits
Manages and implements all annual safety inspections of various equipment storage, use and building safety tools, including fire extinguishers, first aid kits and AED machines
Compiles and reports safety and loss prevention data to various state agencies including oversight of reporting compliance for the Texas Tier Two Program.
Performs maintenance of training materials, licensing, and certifications for compliance purposes
Performs quality control by collecting and analyzing data to determine effectiveness of loss prevention and safety programs
Serves as primary contact and performs risk tasks associated Worker’s Compensation claims, accidents, and injuries processing
Provides recommendations and assistance in annual budget process by collaborating with department leadership on safety operation and equipment needs
Maintains and updates all employee training files
Collaborates with department leadership on various program initiatives, professional development, and technical training programs
Creates and manages department training calendar, and external training announcements
Ensures department compliance with various regulatory environmental, health and safety requirements
Leads and coordinates routine safety meetings
Monitors all account purchases related to PPE and related safety equipment
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Organization Relationships
Reports directly to – an assigned Supervising Engineer
Direct Reports – No
Physical Demands
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle
Environmental Factors
Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
Travel between work sites, is required
Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels
Irregular Hours
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
Serves on-call status as needed
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of safety program implementation and administration experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety equipment and practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and construction project management systems
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field
National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate
One (1) years of program administration experience in construction
Employment Testing
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: Yes
Physical exam: Yes
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
Tobacco Free Workplace Policy Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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