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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Safety and Training Specialist Effective Date: 10/01/2015
FLSA Category: Non- Exempt
SUMMARY: Performs administrative work planning, organizing, and assisting in development and evaluation of the
safety and occupational health programs. Assist in administering and developing multiple divisions’ occupational training
and qualifications programs. Assist in development of procedures and rules to implement in safety programs. Conducts
safety training and education of staff, inspections of work areas and activities, and investigations of concerns and
incidents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Maintain and review a comprehensive safety and occupational health plan document.
Maintain and assist in education, training, safety awareness and publicity programs.
Review and maintain safety programs and procedures for GUS employees.
Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of divisional occupational training and qualification
programs.
Provide assistance conducting surveys, audits and inspections to ensure a safe environment and compliance with
safety standards.
Compile safety and training program performance data.
Coordinate meetings with designated staff to review industry events and regulatory changes to ensure adequacy
of safety and training programs and procedures, rules, and standards.
Investigate and/or direct accident investigations; develop and implement accident investigation, data analysis, and
recurrence prevention programs and procedures.
Conduct, prepare, participate in and coordinate safety committee, council and seminar meetings.
Serves as a liaison from GUS with all city departments and external entities concerning safety matters.
Conducts surveys to determine the necessity and applicability of safety protective equipment and procedures.
Maintain a safety technical library.
Assist in the preparation and submission of information required by statute.
Conducts routine safety training and researches new topics for safety presentations.
Prepare correspondence, manuals, procedures and other written materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Associate’s Degree in a related field plus one year of related experience.
Additional education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
Knowledge of:
Occupational safety and health program standards, rules and regulations.
OSHA and other safety and health regulatory agencies.
Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing Occupational Safety.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures,
Skill in:
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Planning, developing, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating safety and health programs.
Presenting presentations and training.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Reading and understanding technical manuals, business documents, policies and procedures, system
documentation.
Writing clear, accurate, timely documentation.
Writing clear, concise memos in non-technical terminology to brief managers/ supervisors.
Writing clear training and qualification program documentation including procedures, manuals, etc.
Performing mathematical calculations and make projections and forecasts.
Exercising sound judgment in interpretations and decisions that have a moderate impact on City operations and
costs.
Analyzing complex situations and responding appropriately.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, clients, citizens, and vendors.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Exposure to weather extremes