Safety and Compliance Administrator

Safety And Compliance Administrator

Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency is seeking an individual eager to consistently support and adhere to Agency Guiding Principles and is a demonstrated team-player. This position plans, develops, organizes, implements, manages, and evaluates the Agency's safety, emergency management, and environmental compliance programs, including occupational health and safety, emergency preparedness and response planning, and environmental compliance; participates in the development of policies and strategies related to safety, emergency, and compliance programs; ensures Agency operations and activities comply with all mandated health and safety regulations; coordinates emergency and safety program activities and operations with those of other Agency divisions and outside agencies; provides complex and responsible staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise and performs related duties as assigned.

Plans, administers, implements, and oversees safety, emergency management, and compliance programs; ensures Agency operations and activities comply with all Agency and mandated health and safety rules and regulations.

Participates in the development and implementation of program goals, policies, procedures, and work standards; drafts and submits a wide variety of policies, procedures, manuals, and training material for assigned program operations; implements upon approval.

Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of program budget(s); determines funding needed for equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.

Administers and implements the Agency's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) along with input from other Agency staff. Responsible for safety programs and duties, as assigned.

Identifies employee training needs related to occupational health and safety, emergency response, and environmental compliance activities; develops, delivers and assigns staff training, training materials, and safety / emergency response drills in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations; continuously evaluates and modifies trainings and training materials to ensure compliance with new and changing regulations and requirements.

Plans, coordinates, and performs or oversees safety and compliance inspections, investigations, and audits, including scheduled, random, and special purpose inspections of all Agency facilities, equipment, and practices, and investigations of on-the-job accidents, occupational injuries, or illnesses; conducts root cause analysis of accidents / incidences, develops corrective action plans and follows up to ensure action items are addressed and remediated.

Serves as the Agency's designated emergency response coordinator and liaison to outside first responders; assists in the development and implementation of the Agency's emergency management plans.

Works with employees, through department management, to correct safety deficiencies; provides advice to staff regarding safety, regulatory and health standards and requirements; serves as Chair of Employee Safety Committee.

In collaboration with the CFO / Risk Manager, conducts research and analysis including risk assessments, and risk / hazard analysis and provides input and recommendations into policies, procedures and strategies to mitigate risk and liability and control loss.

Monitors and maintains the Agency's compliance with various health, safety, and environmental permits; and prepares regulatory reports as required.