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Company Name:	Nevada Irrigation District
City:	Grass Valley
State:	California
Country:	USA
Job Type:	All Jobs
Date Posted:	7/27/2010 10:44:39 AM
Job Category:	Public sector
Job Position:	Safety Analyst
Salary Low End:	$4676/mo
Salary High End:	$5687/mo
Job Description:	POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, this position serves as a resource to District departments by performing professional oversight and analysis of the effectiveness of the field application and deployment of District environmental health and safety practices; to provide advice and expertise on program elements to maintain a risk control program performance that will reduce conditions which could harm or endanger District employees or the public; and to provide ongoing training and advice to District staff and supervisory and management personnel regarding safe work methods. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Recommend actions related to the District's comprehensive health and safety program. Apply ongoing tactics and approaches that will lead to a safety focused culture of enhanced safety capabilities and competencies championed by employees among employees. Facilitate the development of specific risk control capabilities to more effectively control District hazards not covered under OSHA, State, local or Federal standard regulations which will lead to a reduction or elimination of employees hazards and exposures. Implement and maintain the District's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan; plan and coordinate drills and other employee, supervisor and manager training as required. Maintain safety training and inspection records in compliance with District, local, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations. In conjunction with District supervisors and managers, complete site specific safety plans that establish safety protocols for employee and subcontractor projects. Conduct field safety inspections; identify and work collaboratively with supervisors and managers in the identification of uncontrolled hazards; assess the capabilities of District staff in the identification and control of hazards and development and implementation of hazard control techniques; advise, coach and train supervisors, managers and employees in hazard recognition and control strategies that lead to their improved ability to proactively and effectively control workplace hazards. Continually evaluate the effectiveness of interdivision operations risk control coordination and as needed, facilitate the development and implementation of safety work practices and/or processes that enhance the ability to coordinate work projects safely. Assist management in identifying and implementing the most effective communication methods between management and employee work groups to ensure safety information is effectively and consistently communicated to all District staff. Regularly provide constructive feedback to District management on the effectiveness of overall safety management practices. Ensure that safety records are being maintained from a regulatory perspective and as necessary to prepare clear and concise safety reports for the District. Build and maintain positive working relationships with all District employees and the public using principles of good customer service and communication. Facilitate on-going District wide safety planning process and employee training, including online programs such as PreventionLink (aka, Target Safety). JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in occupational health, safety engineering, or a related field. Four years of responsible professional experience involving the development and implementation of employee health and safety programs. Possession of a Safety Professional Certificate, issued by the American Society of Safety Engineers. APPLY Requires a Nevada Irrigation District Application, Supplemental Questionnaire and resume. Please see website at: www.nidwater.com for an application, supplemental questionnaire, job description and additional information on the District. NO FAXES ACCEPTED
Additional Info / Address & Fax:	Please see website at: www.nidwater.com for an application, supplemental questionnaire, job description and additional information on the District. Nevada Irrigation District Human Resources 1036 W. Main Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 NO FAXES ACCEPTED