Health & Safety Coordinator

EMPLOYEE HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Health and Safety; Environmental or Industrial Sciences or Engineering, Nursing, Occupational or Industrial Safety, or a related field AND four (4) years of full-time (or the equivalent part-time) paid work experience involving the development and implementation of occupational safety and health, risk management, or loss prevention programs, or the administration of safety education and training; OR (b) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, with an Associate's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety; Environmental or Industrial Sciences or Engineering, Nursing, Occupational or Industrial Safety, or a related field AND six (6) years of full-time (or the equivalent part-time) paid work experience involving the development and implementation of occupational safety and health, risk management, or loss prevention programs, or the administration of safety education and training; OR (c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above. NOTE: Experience in the insurance field performing site inspections or investigating claims related to loss or safety will be accepted as qualifying experience in (a) and (b) above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: The successful candidate must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain a valid license in good standing for the duration of employment. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for the technical work involved in planning, implementing, and coordinating comprehensive occupational health and safety programs for the County. An employee in this class may develop, supervise, coordinate and deliver interdepartmental education and safety training, and related program activities, in accordance with requirements of local, state and federal laws and regulations, including the maintenance of records and other documentation. The position is responsible for risk assessment, evaluation, and remediation as necessary, to protect the safety and health of employees, clients, and the public; and to safeguard properties, facilities, and physical assets from loss. The work is performed under the general direction of the Public Health Director or designee, with a high degree of autonomy, and latitude for independent action and initiative. Supervision of others is not normally a function of this class; however, the employee is expected to lead safety and health activities, working in collaboration with other safety professionals as well as other County staff, as applicable. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required. The Ithaca Journal. Keywords: Health & Safety Coordinator, Location: Ithaca, NY - 14850