SUMMARYThe Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator 1 is responsible for conduct of safety programs and investigates safety and health concerns to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations. This position is also responsible for monitoring policies and procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSConduct safety inspections and identify violations on all DWSD properties and facilities. Serve as safety expert and liaison for DWSD in interactions with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Investigate and submit written reports on incidents involving environmental health and safety matters. Respond to emergencies involving hazardous incidents to aid in remediation efforts. Assist in the coordination of abatement action programs. Maintain up-to-date emergency response plans and procedures. Develop and implement strategies to keep employees and the general public safe. Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety standards and best management practices. Provide interpretations of rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety to staff. Develop and conduct safety training classes. Assist with handling of worker's compensation cases and designing programs to control, eliminate and prevent future injuries and/or illnesses. Maintain current knowledge of policies, guidelines and regulations from governmental agencies. Possess a valid Michigan Driver's License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Provide on the job training for employees.RELATED JOB FUNCTIONSCompiling statistics, preparing reports and maintaining records of safety violations, OSHA/MIOSHA logs, workers' compensation cases and other documents. Ensure contractors working on DWSD property or on designated work project sites are in compliance with DWSD safety policies and procedures. Participate in the development of safety guidelines and related environmental health and safety communications and educational information. Perform related work duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKNOWLEDGE OFFirst Aid, CPR, and emergency response processesHazards commonly encountered in various construction and general industry occupations and industries and effective safety measures within suchMichigan Workers Compensation LawFederal and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA and MIOSHA)Standard practices of accident reporting and exposure evaluationMichigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regulations and practicesMunicipal building and fire codesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulationsMichigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy regulationsIndustry practices relative to health and safety management within water distribution and wastewater utility entities root cause and corrective action analysis techniques (5 Why's, Fishbone Diagrams, etc.)Knowledge of negotiation techniquesEffective safety training programsSKILL TODetect potentially hazardous situationsCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writing with employees, union representatives, management personnel, and other safety representativesBe observant to hazardous conditionsStimulate active interest in safety practices on the part of supervisors and employeesEffectively deal with supervisors and employees during worker's compensation casesDetermine the most effective means of reducing workplace accidentsBuild strong relationships with outside regulatory agenciesManage completion of safety corrective actionsCreate trending reports of safety dataProvide safety trainingManage contracts and contractors related to safety and healthUse advanced technologyABILITY TOWork effectively in a team-based, flexible workforce with minimal supervisionRecognize and address unsafe conditions and violationsRepresent DWSD effectively when working with regulatory auditors and outside agenciesEffectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and proceduresMaintain regular and reliable attendanceCommunicate effectively, both verbally and in writingUnderstand and follow verbal and written instructionsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with othersCommunicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problemsDevelop proficiency in unit specific operations and softwareDirect team activities or to work as a team memberConduct safety inspections and identify violations on all DWSD properties, projects, and facilitiesInvestigate and submit written reports on incidents involving environmental health and safety mattersRespond to emergencies involving hazardous incidents to aid in remediation effortsParticipate in the development of safety guidelines and related environmental health and safety communications and educational informationAssist in the coordination of abatement action programsMaintain up-to-date emergency response plans and proceduresOperate, maintain and calibrate a variety of safety monitoring and testing equipmentMaintain current knowledge of policies, guidelines and regulations from governmental agenciesAssist in compiling statistics, preparing reports and maintaining records of safety violations, OSHA/MIOSHA logs, workers' compensation cases and other documentsFollow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work dutiesProvide on the job trainingREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)Associate degree or equivalent coursework; with specialization in environmental or occupational health and safety or a related disciplineA minimum of five (5) years of experience in assisting with planning and conducting successful safety programs covering a wide variety of occupations and exposures to hazardous work environmentsESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand for prolonged periods, operate a vehicle, commute to DWSD work sites, have verbal acuity, and possess manual dexterity. This position may be required to wear a respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus at specified job sites.Environmental Working Requirements: This position requires the ability to work in the plant, construction site, or office environment with exposure to computer screens, working in teams and closely with all staffing levels.Other Requirements: Valid Michigan Driver's License. The ability to work irregular hours, to commute to DWSD facilities and work sites, and respond to after-hour emergencies and on-call responses. Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.#J-18808-Ljbffr