THE OPPORTUNITY
The Safety and Loss Control Manager reports to the Airport Manager, Senior (Airport Safety Manager). The incumbent will perform, but is not limited, to the following duties:

• Promotes and facilitates a strong safety culture through collaboration amongst department-wide staff, and interacts with all employees to understand job functions, receive feedback, and guides through solution-based activities to address safety concerns
• Administers and coordinates the Department safety and loss prevention program with positive results and compliance
  Provides oversight and monitoring of departmental Injury and Illness Prevention Programs to ensure completeness, uniformity, and compliance
• Designs, develops, and implements department safety policies and procedures, compliance activities, and training programs in collaboration with staff
• Provides guidance and support to the designated safety representatives and is available for coaching and mentoring to ensure effectiveness
• Develops and maintains a safety resource center and intranet site to include educational and training materials, policies and procedures, and related safety and accident reporting forms
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the strategic work plan for the Department Safety Program; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; reviews and evaluates work training, methods, and procedures
• Attends and participates in Department division meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the safety industry; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs
• Provides reports, trends, behavioral data analysis for review and discussion
• Promotes and markets safety practices throughout the department through positive interaction, and respectful and positive relationships
• Serves as the primary Department contact with CEO-Risk Management on all occupational safety issues
• Oversees supervisor’s investigation and analysis of accidents to determine root cause and means of prevention through reporting completion and appropriate educational information sharing

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate possesses five (5)  or more years of experience in safety management within a large organization. This experience must also include two (2) years in a supervising manager role. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in one (1) of the following fields: Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Administration, Environmental Health and Safety, or Industrial Hygiene.

Possession of the following certificates are highly desirable but not required: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and/or Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM).

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following competencies:

Industry Knowledge | Safety Management Experience 

• Understanding and application of Cal-OSHA regulations and be experienced in designing and conducting safety training programs
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards

Leadership | Supervisory Skills

• Promoting a culture of safety to all County employees and formulating short and long-term strategic plans for reducing the frequency and severity of work-related injuries, fleet safety and property loss management
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, including training and coaching staff, coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning/monitoring work

Strategic Thinking | Decision Making Skills

• Making sound business decisions based on limited, complex or contradicting information and ethical principles
• Compile and analyze data, formulating issues, and articulating recommendations

Relationship Building | Effective Communication Skills 

• Presenting  and discussing information with various audiences, including Department Heads, stakeholders, and other internal customers
• Facilitate groups and build consensus using persuasive reasoning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.

LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must possess, and maintain, a valid California Driver’s License, Class C, or higher, by date of appointment.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements
Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor and to drive a vehicle; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, utilize office equipment and to write and drive; use a County approved means of transportation.

Environmental and Working Conditions
Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data, reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict, complex issues, controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions.

Function effectively in a standard office environment.