Civilian Safety Coordinator

OPPORTUNITY

OPEN: April 22, 2024

CLOSE: May 13, 2024

The City of Santa Maria is hiring a Civilian Safety Coordinator assigned to the Fire Department.

WHO WE ARE

The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The city has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.

WHAT WE DO

The Fire Department provides all risk emergency services, as well as public education programs, fire prevention, and life safety measures to the City's residents. These services support the Fire Department's mission of effectively preserving lives and protecting property. The department provides Emergency Services, which include pre-hospital emergency medical services at the Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-1) level; response to structural, vehicular and vegetation fires, hazardous materials response, water rescue, trench rescue, public assistance and other emergencies. The department also administers a hazardous materials business plan program in cooperation with Santa Barbara County.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of safe work practices, programs, procedures, and policies and have experience designing, developing, and implementing safety programs and training as it relates to applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines. The Civilian Safety Coordinator will have experience conducting job hazard analyses and developing and tracking training as it relates to personnel safety measures.

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS:

• Application

• Cover Letter highlighting professional background and relevant work experience

• Résumé

DUTIES

The primary duties for the Civilian Training Coordinator will be to:

• Implement and administer the Department's OSHA and Safety Training Programs, including but not limited to the Department's Injury Illness Prevention Programs IIPP) as part of the Citywide IIPP and work with the City Safety Officer for established programs.

• Represent the Department on the Citywide Safety Committee to evaluate accidents and incidents, determine follow up action, and ensure implementation in the Department.

• Maintain and update a variety of related records, including employee training matrices, safety, and inspection records, etc.

• Conduct and report on job hazard analyses and safety failure and prevention analyses.

• In accordance with city-wide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines and industry standards determine appropriate PPE for Department staff, procure supplies, and train staff on proper use of PPE and other protective measures.

• Monitor updates to health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements and update Department programs to ensure policies and procedures comply with applicable guidelines.

• Conduct inspection of Department facilities and operations to verify proper implementation of safety requirements and conduct training as appropriate.

• Coordinate logistical support for inventory of safety supplies at fire department facilities.

• Implement and maintain Department hazardous communication and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program.

• Determine and acquire appropriate permits as required to meet safety and regulatory requirements; and

• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

DETAILED JOB CLASS DESCRIPTION

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• Administrative Leader

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Depending on the level of the assignment incumbents may be required to possess some or all the following:

• Current technical/professional knowledge of the complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession,

• Possession of license(s) and/or certifications associated with the assignment,

• Educational degree in a specific area of study; and

• Mastery of some or all core competencies described, including those of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor, depending on the assignment.

DESIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

Middle Manager:

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor core competencies identified by the organization, as well as the following core competencies identified as essential for Middle Manager:

• Talent Development

• Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members. They expand staff skills through training, coaching, and development. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential.

• Organizing & Planning

• Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.

• Organization Knowledge

• Effective performers understand the workings of a municipal organization, formal and informal policies, and structures, and know "how the place works."

• Relationship Building

• Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They interact with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks.

• Results Orientation

• Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments, are motivated by achievement, and persist until the goal is reached.

• Industry Knowledge

• Effective performers understand the general workings of local government within which the organization functions and maintain a current knowledge base.

• Written Communication

• Effective performers write clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing documents. They use written language to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy, and clarity.

• Financial Acumen

• Effective performers understand the financial framework of the organization. They are cost conscious and fiscally responsible and use financial data to make informed business decisions.

• Change Agility

• Effective performers are adaptable, are effective in the face of ambiguity, and support an orientation for change.

• Technology Savvy

• Effective performers use technology to be successful in their organizational role. They value technology and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.

SELECTION PROCESS

The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and electronic attachments of a cover letter and resume. If a cover letter and resume are not attached, your application will be considered incomplete.

Application Ranking:

Application, including cover letter and resume, will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank will be determined by their complete application packet upon meeting the employment standards of the position and be certified to the Eligibility List.

The most qualified applicants will be screened and invited to the Departmental selection interviews with the hiring department once a candidate has been certified to the Eligibility List. Note: only those applicants who best fit the needs of the Hiring Department will be invited to the interview process.

Prior to an offer of employment, applicants must pass a background check to the satisfaction of the City.

If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, please call the NEOGOV help line for assistance at 1-855-524-5627.