Countywide Sr. Safety Compliance Officer (Sr. Administrative Analyst) - Risk Management

Howard County

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work!  We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team.  

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an exceptional Safety Compliance Officer in the Howard County Risk Management and Safety Division.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County:

We are committed to workplace excellence.

We take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in County Government, and we think you will too. This includes great medical, retirement, wellness programs.

Everyone at Howard County Government contributes to the development of programs, regardless of role. Your input will not only be heard; it will be encouraged.

As a member of our Risk Management team, you'll be driving our culture and what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is located in the County Administration, Office of Human Resources' Risk Management and Safety Division.

The Senior Safety Compliance Officer (Senior Administrative Analyst) position, is a member of the Risk and Safety Management Team and responsible for leading and performing a full range of programmatic work. This position administers the County's safety and environmental health programs, ensures compliance with Federal and State of Maryland safety and occupational health mandates, regulations, and requirements, and provides training and loss control initiatives for all County operations. The position will handle complex issues, including escalations from lower-level Safety Compliance Officers on the team as well as from other departments within the County and provide resolutions/recommendations to County leadership and senior management.

This position may be required to report to work outside of regular business hours and may be assigned to stand-by status on a rotating basis.

• This position does not need the Certification as a Public Purchasing Officer or Professional Public Buyer to perform their duties and responsibilities.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs advanced professional level administrative work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.  Work includes the analysis and coordination of complex administrative matters; researching, reviewing, and analyzing legislative, budget, personnel, purchasing and policy issues; and supervising one or more major functional office programs or activities.Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Administers the County's safety and environmental health programs (e.g., drug and alcohol testing, accident mitigation, etc.).

•  Oversees scheduling and conducting routine/non-routine inspections and evaluations of County facilities, work sites, work practices, and equipment to identify unsafe or hazardous conditions that could harm employees or facility users (such as visitors); conducts audits and assessments of County facilities, worksites, and accidents; and analyzes findings from inspections/investigations, audits, and assessments to draft reports which outline findings, including violations of applicable codes and/or policies, and recommendations.

• Manages, reviews, and supports all internal and external safety and risk audits as requested.

• Ensures compliance with Federal and State of Maryland standards, e.g., Maryland Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and Howard County workplace safety policies, including the  policy for drug and alcohol testing and personal protective equipment (PPE)s; 

• Conducts internal program audits to ensure compliance; researches and develops safety policies on a variety of workplace safety standards; and develops initiatives to enhance safety awareness, reduce workplace incidents, and support the safety of patrons to County facilities.

• Writes and maintains safety guidelines and policies that are current and comprehensive, that reflect County best practices, and that comply with Federal, State, and County safety and industrial health standards.

• Leads the design, development, and delivery of training County-wide to a variety of positions including skilled trades, maintenance and office personnel; develops specialized training to comply with Federal, Maryland, and County requirements where training areas will include but not limited to application of standards such as Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training for supervisors and employees; develops course objectives and content; conducts and/or monitors classes; and evaluates effectiveness of classes and training programs.

• Prepares and files safety and training compliance reports.

• Provides technical expertise to County operations/staff on the application of safety standards/regulations.

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert and provides guidance to County employees on matters of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and Howard County policy for drug and alcohol testing and Entry Level Driver Training requirements as requested.

• May be asked to chair or lead safety committees, safety initiatives, etc.

• Supports Emergency Management Operations, as needed.

Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• At least six (6) years of experience in the design, development and delivery of workplace safety training, compliance inspections, and interpreting/applying Federal and State safety regulations.

• Course work in occupational safety and health technology.

• OSHA 30-Hour certification.

• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.

Certification as a Public Purchasing Officer or Professional Public Buyer

(*See note above.)