Safety & Training Officer, Sr. (Cdl Instructor)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience

• Associates Degree

• Must be 21 years or older

• Valid class 'A' Georgia Commercial Driver's License w/ endorsements and/or a CDL Instructor's certification.

• 3-4 years of experience as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor and/or Commercial Driver's License Examiner/Tester experience.

• Must have held a class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for at least 4 years

• Must have 3-5 years of mechanical and/or heavy equipment background

• Be able to pass a drug screening, vision test, basic health screening, and criminal background check with a clean motor vehicle driving record.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study in occupational health and safety with some of that related to safety and training

• 3-5 years of mechanical and/or heavy equipment background.

Licensures and Certifications

• Qualified candidates are expected to have a professional Commercial Driver's License Instructor's certification and a valid class 'A' Georgia Commercial Driver's License with endorsements.

Required

• Must possess 4-5 years valid class 'A' Georgia Commercial Driver's License w/ endorsements and/or a CDL Instructor's certification.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

• Required physical, lifting, bending, squatting, standing and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience

• Associates Degree

• Must be 21 years or older

• Valid class 'A' Georgia Commercial Driver's License w/ endorsements and/or a CDL Instructor's certification.

• 3-4 years of experience as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor and/or Commercial Driver's License Examiner/Tester experience.

• Must have held a class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for at least 4 years

• Must have 3-5 years of mechanical and/or heavy equipment background

• Be able to pass a drug screening, vision test, basic health screening, and criminal background check with a clean motor vehicle driving record.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study in occupational health and safety with some of that related to safety and training

• 3-5 years of mechanical and/or heavy equipment background.

Licensures and Certifications

• Qualified candidates are expected to have a professional Commercial Driver's License Instructor's certification and a valid class 'A' Georgia Commercial Driver's License with endorsements.

Required

• Must possess 4-5 years valid class 'A' Georgia Commercial Driver's License w/ endorsements and/or a CDL Instructor's certification.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

• Required physical, lifting, bending, squatting, standing and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean. Our Atlanta Department of Transportation team helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires: 6/26/2024

Salary: Commensurate with experience

General Description and Classification Standards

Plans, organizes, and implements training programs for employees in assigned department to enhance employee education/skill level or may facilitate and implement safety-related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees.

Provide the highest possible level of customer service by providing leadership to all COA CDL clients by coordinating all aspects of the CDL program including CDL classroom, road training, and testing preparation. This position is responsible for training, documenting, and reporting on all CDL testing results and COA customers served.

This is an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance. Applicant should be self-motivated, who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only professional in this specialty in a work group.

Supervision Received

Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by management prior to final action. This position does not supervise any other City of Atlanta personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• The position may focus on CDL training and/or safety-related training

• Plans, organizes and implements CDL training for employees in assigned department to enhance employee work-related education/skill level

• Facilitates and implements safety-related training, inspections, and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees

• Conducts needs assessment to determine the type of training needed and plans, develops, and implements training and development programs based upon needs assessment

• May provide instruction or identify other resources to teach the class

• Performs safety inspections, accident investigations, and safety training

• Performs safety analysis and report findings

• Prepare and revise the CDL program training curriculum to comply with Federal and State regulations to maintain compliance

• Coordinate and schedule road test examinations for the CDL program trainees

• Maintain records of CDL trainees and report training results to the immediate supervisor

• Provide an appropriate learning environment, including selecting, ordering, and maintaining educational supplies, materials, and equipment

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of safety related issues in safety and loss control methods

• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities of each job

• Must possess Microsoft Office skills

• Good organizational and planning skills

• Good math skills

• Ability to stay current with certifications, governmental regulations, changes in City policy, training methods, equipment needs, budget, and departmental

• Ability to assemble information and compile reports and documents

• Ability to interpret and comply with federal and state regulations, laws, and procedures

• Ability to use audio-visual (A/V) aids in presentations

• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean. Our Atlanta Department of Transportation team helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires: 6/26/2024

Salary: Commensurate with experience

General Description and Classification Standards

Plans, organizes, and implements training programs for employees in assigned department to enhance employee education/skill level or may facilitate and implement safety-related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees.

Provide the highest possible level of customer service by providing leadership to all COA CDL clients by coordinating all aspects of the CDL program including CDL classroom, road training, and testing preparation. This position is responsible for training, documenting, and reporting on all CDL testing results and COA customers served.

This is an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance. Applicant should be self-motivated, who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only professional in this specialty in a work group.

Supervision Received

Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by management prior to final action. This position does not supervise any other City of Atlanta personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• The position may focus on CDL training and/or safety-related training

• Plans, organizes and implements CDL training for employees in assigned department to enhance employee work-related education/skill level

• Facilitates and implements safety-related training, inspections, and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees

• Conducts needs assessment to determine the type of training needed and plans, develops, and implements training and development programs based upon needs assessment

• May provide instruction or identify other resources to teach the class

• Performs safety inspections, accident investigations, and safety training

• Performs safety analysis and report findings

• Prepare and revise the CDL program training curriculum to comply with Federal and State regulations to maintain compliance

• Coordinate and schedule road test examinations for the CDL program trainees

• Maintain records of CDL trainees and report training results to the immediate supervisor

• Provide an appropriate learning environment, including selecting, ordering, and maintaining educational supplies, materials, and equipment

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of safety related issues in safety and loss control methods

• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities of each job

• Must possess Microsoft Office skills

• Good organizational and planning skills

• Good math skills

• Ability to stay current with certifications, governmental regulations, changes in City policy, training methods, equipment needs, budget, and departmental

• Ability to assemble information and compile reports and documents

• Ability to interpret and comply with federal and state regulations, laws, and procedures

• Ability to use audio-visual (A/V) aids in presentations

• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels