Position Information

Functional TitleOccupational Safety & Health Manager - Operations

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryOccupational Safety & Health

GradeGS.16

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0068

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelSection Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameOccupational Safety & Health

Reports toChief Health and Safety Officer

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday, additional hours as required

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Manager, Operations Safety & Health is responsible for theoverall management, direction and execution of the WSSC Water safety program for operations employees, visitors and non-construction contractors.

Essential Functions

• Supervises 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 Functions

• Assists 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 Demands

Business casual office setting with field visits

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge 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 Requirements

Bachelor’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 Requirements

• Completion 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

Preferences

• Experience within a utility industry

• Management experience

Salary$104,908 - $178,628

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN 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 Date11/26/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application