SAFETY COORDINATOR - RANGE 16 / NON

: Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Services

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday; Hours TBD

LOCATION: Central Transfer Station - 1208 E 56th Avenue

** Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range. **

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

: Under the general direction of the Solid Waste Services (SWS) Director, enforces the department's safety and security programs for the Utility. Inspects facilities and divisions, including equipment and working conditions, for compliance with various safety codes. Drafts division safety and security programs with division supervisors. Conducts SWS's training, organizes and conducts seminars, lectures and training sessions on safety topics. Provides expertise regarding safety codes, regulations, and practices. Provides in-depth guidance on Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) general industry safety standards, Industrial Hygiene (IH), and Fire Code provisions. Oversee and schedules Industrial Hygiene contracted services. Writes reports on the status of SWS safety programs, with substantive recommendations to improve them. Coordinates Utility fire drills and reporting. Analyzes data on accident rates and compensation claims, to develop methods to reduce costs and loss time. Perform other duties as assigned.

Participates in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWUs disaster plan matrix, which defines each employees potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

: High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and eight

• years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
  
  

OR

Associates degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and six

• years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
  
  

OR

Bachelors degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and four

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• years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
  
  

OR

Masters degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and two

• years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
  
  

Must Possess And/or Obtain

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Drivers License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.