Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $54.28 - $63.19
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
Vacation Time
Paid holidays
sick leave
Job Description
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) stands out as a national leader and innovator in delivering high-quality services and programs centered around public spaces that enrich the lives of residents and visitors in Seattle. The agency manages an extensive portfolio of parks, community centers, specialty gardens, and swimming pools spread across a vibrant and diverse community. SPR’s mission is to support healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant communities by equipping both employees and the public with the resources and support needed for well-being. This is achieved by providing safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces where children, teenagers, adults, and seniors alike... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or a related field preferred
- At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in occupational safety and health programs
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day and work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to work in outdoor environments including confined spaces and high traffic areas
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment as required
- Ability to provide 24 or more hours per week of onsite presence
- Successful completion of criminal background check and other pre-employment screenings
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or related field preferred
- Proven experience in occupational safety and health program administration
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations including OSHA and Washington State Labor and Industries standards
- Experience conducting safety training and developing training materials
- Skills in incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and provide effective safety guidance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with emergency response and critical incident management
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions and physical demands
Job Duties
- Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s safety and health program including policies, procedures, guidelines, and training
- Prepare safety guidance and informational materials for employees, supervisors, and management
- Develop and deliver occupational safety, health, and industrial hygiene training
- Review and investigate workplace violence reports and provide related training on workplace violence, active attacker response, and personal safety
- Coordinate specialty training by contracting with external vendors
- Enter reported incident data into department systems and prepare quarterly summaries of incident trends and rates
- Investigate workplace accidents and near misses, determine root causes, identify trends, and recommend corrective or preventive measures
- Activate and participate in the department’s critical incident response team as needed
- Inspect facilities and work sites for compliance with safety and health standards and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Evaluate work areas and operations using monitoring equipment and observation to identify hazards
- Maintain and analyze incident, accident, and safety data and prepare reports recommending safety improvements
- Develop safe work procedures for equipment use and ensure compliance with regulations
- Research safety and health topics and communicate findings to employees, committees, unions, and management
- Plan and conduct employee safety and health training
- coordinate guest presenters
- support monthly safety committee meetings
- Represent the department on citywide safety committees
- serve as liaison during Washington State Labor and Industries audits
- help resolve safety issues involving unions
- Respond to public-reported safety concerns and inquiries related to employee safety compliance
- Distribute safety bulletins and updated compliance posters to worksite coordinators
- Review, evaluate, and provide feedback on personal protective equipment, departmental projects, materials and equipment for regulatory compliance
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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