Safety Program Coordinator (Safety Analyst III)

Take your career to the next level as the Safety Program Coordinator (Safety Analyst III) for one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Recenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

The Safety Program Coordinator (Safety Analyst III) will serve as the primary lead for coordinating systems and solutions to ensure employee and patron safety as well as environmental protection. The position requires someone who is passionate about people and parks, enjoys a challenging, fast-paced work environment, and has a knack for working in a collaborative environment. This position works with multiple teams to implement a wide range of compliance initiatives through hands-on field work, interactive training, and project management. The selected candidate must be dedicated to providing the highest level of service to employees and citizens, and work in a division where teamwork is an essential function. This person must be a motivated problem-solver that can serve as a liaison with other County departments while working to implement safety and security programming into system-wide innovations and sustainable risk prevention solutions. This full-time position is ideal for someone that wants to make a difference in their community and enjoys the challenge of a job that is everchanging.

ABOUT THIS ROLE: The selected candidate for this position will:

• Provide oversight for all employee, patron, and environmental safety compliance for the department
• Assist department managers in developing effective safety training strategies, ensuring all required safety trainings are offered and tracked.
• Manage centralized security training tracking system.
• Oversee regulatory programs related to OSHA and VOSH.
• Track compliance with Park Authority safety accreditation standards.
• Perform complex technical work related to a wide range of safety and security initiatives
• Partner with other County departments on projects and programs that enhance safety and reduce risk for the department
• Provide technical assistance, consultation, training, and guidance on environmental and safety and security policies and regulations to all departmental staff
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, making recommendations for corrective actions and control measures
• Prepare professional safety reports and documents to support regulatory filings and submissions
• Create, deliver and track engaging and effective outreach and education programs for new hires and existing employees pertaining to mandatory safety training.
• Represent the department on cross functional teams and committees; liaison with the Risk Management Division and Department of Emergency Operations Center
• Review and track patron and employee injury reports and take appropriate action to prevent reoccurrences.
• Initiate insurance claims reimbursement program for damage to Park properties.
• Manage driver safety program to ensure driver eligibility to improve and enforce driver safety.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Provides interpretations, guidance, and training to comply with federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards, e.g., Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) laws;
• Develops and manages Federal and State Mandated Safety Programs such as: Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, Flagging Certifications, and Work Area Hazard Assessment;
• Develops health and loss control policies and programs;
• Ensure compliance with the Virginia Hazard Communication Act;
• Investigates complex safety and health issues, concerns and complaints and provides feedback to department leadership, citizens and/or employees;
• Conducts job hazard analysis to mitigate risks;
• Investigates vehicle accidents and job-related injuries;
• Determines and implements methods for reduction and elimination of accidents;
• Prepares written reports summarizing investigation results;
• Develops management reports regarding losses and loss experience including, where necessary, appropriate recommendations to mitigate and control losses;
• Uses database software to update, compile and analyze safety, loss control and worker's compensation data;
• Develops reports based on accident and injury statistics, identifying trends and patterns;
• Compiles, maintains, evaluates, researches, and analyzes safety management data to develop and/or improve safety programs, processes and policies;
• Analyzes statistical data, accident investigations, audits, and inspections to present senior leadership with recommendations to reduce safety exposure risks;
• Monitors and reviews project and task status with assigned staff;
• Keeps abreast of federal and state safety legislation to assess impact on existing programs or to evaluate the need for implementing changes to safety programs or initiatives;
• Manages and provides oversight and supervision of safety-related technical knowledge and training.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Advanced knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of employee safety, loss prevention, VOSH and other related regulatory standards and laws;
• Knowledge of accident investigative and review techniques;
• Knowledge of occupational safety statistical analysis;
• Knowledge of developing, delivering, and measuring safety training programs;
• Knowledge of state workers compensation program and regulations;
• Knowledge of the organization and operation of the County government and its departments and agencies;
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive safety program;
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret statistical data in order to draw sound conclusions;
• Ability to develop and conduct safety related training;
• Ability to conduct safety and health audits and inspections;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports for management;
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups on complicated projects;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, provide coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance and supporting training and development planning;
• Ability to effectively manage, train and motivate employees;
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheets and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze, and present data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in safety sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, loss prevention or closely related field; plus, four years of professional safety program experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or a related field 3+ years experience in program and safety compliance for a parks and recreation agency
• Experience working for an accredited parks and recreation agency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Driver's License (Required)