Coconino County Flagstaff , AZ 86002
Posted 2 weeks ago
Nature of Work
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty, providing administrative support for a high-quality safety, training, and wellness program for the Public Works Department; performs related work as assigned.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
Supports Safety and Training Manager in implementing a comprehensive safety and training program
Assists the Safety and Training Manager in developing and implementing division-specific training plans, addressing safety and training concerns for employees
Collaborates with the Safety and Training Manager and Subject Matter Experts to create and deliver a division-specific training program
Maintains and tracks department wide-training schedules and certifications
Organizes training data that includes attendance reports, satisfaction surveys, curriculum, and policy audits; identifies needs and priority issues for analysis
Completes biannual training reports documenting evaluation data and progress on performance measures
Collaborates with the Safety and Training Manager by researching and developing policies related to safety; reviews, recommends, and tracks changes to existing safety and training policies and procedures
Oversees payments to vendors, manages contracts and organizes paperwork
Provides logistical planning for training events both in-person and virtually for the Public Works Department
Creates and distributes communication/marketing pieces for training opportunities to employees and encourages participation
Co-facilitates training workshops as needed, utilizing internal and external resources
Attends seminars and meetings to learn new training methods and techniques and use the knowledge to recommend training materials and methods to the Safety and Training Manager and department leadership
Assists the Public Works Safety and Wellness Committee in developing training, safety, and wellness events, including Public Works Day, Safety and Wellness Day
Provides research support in curriculum development and co-facilitation, or additional resources, as needed
Serves as a supplementary Safety Officer evaluating safety and compliance issues, against regulatory and contract requirements
Develops actionable plans to address the root causes of incidents
Serves on the Coconino County Public Works Safety Committee and Accident Review Board
Serves as an emergency communications team member and maybe on-call, as needed during emergencies
May supervise and train student employees, interns, and/or volunteers
Performs related work as assigned
Essential functions of this position include and not limited to: driving; working with and around others, co-workers, clients, agencies, etc.; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer input and driving; vision acuity (near/far); hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; touch/finger dexterity for computer work, visiting field sites and walking on uneven terrain.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in public/business administration, or a related field within subject area, and two years of administrative experience in the related field; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report. Must complete a 30-hour OSHA training in general industry within three months of hire.
PREFERENCES:
MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) new Miner training and certification.
Two years' experience in safety and health training
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.
The ideal candidatewill be able to perform administrative support on several safety and training software applications. Collaboration with the different divisions within Public Works is key to a successful program along with the ability to research and maintain currency in safety and training within our work environment.
Preferred Qualifications include:
MS office proficiency average to above average skills - Word , Xcel ,PPT
Public program planning, development, and management
Community resources and public programs
State and federal programs and regulations, OSHA experience
MSHA experience
Working with culturally diverse populations
Professional community education and training techniques
Developing educational programs
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with a culturally diverse client population and various socioeconomic groups
Evaluating program outcomes and developing appropriate solutions to problems
Organizing resources and establishing priorities
Public Speaking
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
Public program planning, development, and management
Community resources and public programs
State and federal programs and regulations,
Policies and practices related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Policies and practices related to MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration)
Research and data analysis methods and techniques
Working with culturally diverse populations
Professional community education and training techniques
Working knowledge of:
Skill in:
Developing educational programs
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with a culturally diverse client population and various socioeconomic groups
Evaluating program outcomes and developing appropriate solutions to problems
Organizing resources and establishing priorities
Ability to:
Respond to employees and the public regarding safety and training concerns and issues
Effectively manage multiple and changing priorities
Interpret, implement, and maintain a program
Prepare and maintain complex reports and records
Manage contracts with vendors providing training
Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills, close attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize projects and deadlines
Work safely and support a culture of workplace safety
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, community groups and other agencies, and the public
Follow written and verbal instructions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Coconino County