Under the direction of the Safety, Health, and Compliance Director, the Safety Officer develops, implements, maintains and improves effective Occupational Safety and Health Programs using a focused safety management system, with primary emphasis on reducing hazards and promoting a safe environment. The Safety Officer will work in the Airport’s Safety, Health, and Compliance section, which oversees the health and safety of Commission staff, including workers’ compensation and Injury and Illness Prevention programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: evaluating the effectiveness of the occupational safety program, investigation safety incidents or hazardous conditions, developing and revising safety procedures and training, and performing other related duties as required.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and participate in safety surveys and observations of plants, facilities, and building and field work sites; evaluate fire, electrical, mechanical, structural, or other potentially hazardous conditions; recommend mitigation plans; prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
- Lead and participate in the investigation of accidents to determine causes of accidents; recommend appropriate corrective action; prepare reports of investigation for management and industrial safety agencies.
- Monitor the implementation of mitigation or corrective actions that result from the investigation or surveys on an ongoing basis and ensure safety assurance for reducing potentially hazardous work methods and procedures.
- Assist and provide technical guidance in establishing airport-wide safety training programs for all employees; provide for appropriate courses of instruction in safety procedures, such as safety training materials, including manuals, bulletins, and written procedures. Assist in organizing, conducting, and participating in regularly scheduled safety meetings with employees.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational safety programs and recommend modifications to comply with legal requirements, prevent injuries, and reduce liability.
- Obtain, maintain, and analyze occupational safety and health data to identify trends, and comply with regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
- Maintain current information in the field of industrial and occupational safety as it applies to work activities; keep informed on State, Federal, and local legislation relating to transportation, industrial, and occupational safety.
- Assist and provide technical guidance in developing, maintaining, reviewing, and revising occupational policies and procedures.
Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=5177&setId=COMMN
Nature of Work: The normal work period is Monday through Friday, however, you may be required to report to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays to support Airport emergencies.