Job Details

Plans, organizes and coordinates countywide safety and accident prevention programs; participates in long-range planning and initial development of overall safety programs for the County of Maui; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Safety Specialist II in that the Safety Specialist III plans, organizes and coordinates countywide safety and accident prevention programs, whereas the Safety Specialist II independently plans, coordinates and executes a variety of industrial safety educational and informational programs.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position and are consistent with the class concept.

• Plans, organizes and coordinates a variety of complex countywide safety and accident prevention programs.
• Participates with superiors in the planning, development and guidance of the overall safety program.
• Develops and implements special safety training programs for use by operating departments and agencies.
• Operates and uses various audio-visual equipment and aids in instructional activities.
• Arranges and conducts safety meetings and safety training classes.
• Prepares safety reports, accident analyses and recommendations.
• Conducts special studies on industrial accident trends and other safety matters.
• Ensures that all Federal and State compliance requirements are met, including all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Transportation (DOT), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), etc.
• Coordinates with management on all safety training programs.
• Conducts scheduled inspections of shops, buildings, job sites, etc. to discover and correct unsafe conditions or practices, to insure compliance with accepted safety policies and regulations and to recommend mechanical or structural devices to improve or correct unsafe conditions.
• Investigates industrial accidents, injuries, workers' compensation cases, etc. and prepares comprehensive reports on these incidents.
• Provides guidance and advice to lower level safety specialists.
• Maintains close relationships with professional safety organizations and institutions.
• May supervise others in the planning, organizing and coordinating of countywide safety and accident prevention programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of: industrial and construction accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; industrial safety devices and equipment; safety education and publicity media, principles, methods and practices; safety inspection principles, practices and procedures; principles and practices of public speaking; report writing.

Ability to: plan, organize and coordinate an effective safety and accident prevention program; plan and instruct supervisors on principles and methods of instructing; instruct others in safety techniques, causes of accidents and accident prevention; deal tactfully and effectively with officials, supervisors and employees; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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