HR Safety - RCP013, Safety & Complnc Spec 3 (pay grade K) "District Safety Program Mgr" - White, GA

Safety Program Manager

Under broad supervision, coordinates and performs inspections for compliance with policy, procedures, state and federal regulations and standards to ensure environmental health, safety, and / or compliance. Develops policies, methods and programs on safe driving, driver education, alcohol or drug awareness or occupational safety and health issues. May serve as lead.

Serves as the Safety Program Manager at district-level as a member of the HR-Safety Section. Advocates safety to all levels of employees. Investigates incidents (crashes and injuries) and performs root cause analyses seeking corrective and preventive actions to be implemented. Files investigation report for any catastrophic, fatal or serious incidents. Responds to emergency incidents and weather conditions. Develops policies, procedures and programs to move agency toward a "zero harm" safety culture. Partners with management to create an effective work unit safety program including facilitating positive employee engagement activities. Develops and conducts safety training for employees. Inputs, compiles, analyzes and interprets safety data to reduce losses. Investigates cases of worker's compensation, auto property damage, general liability, and private property damage. Liaise with outside safety partners to integrate solutions for safe production. Serves seven satellite offices of the Department within metropolitan Atlanta (BRDG INSP, MAU, OEM, OMAT, SLB, TMC & HERO) and may assist elsewhere as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications :

State Entry Qualifications :

• High school diploma / GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Safety & Complnc Spec 2 (RCP011) or position equivalent.
• Note : Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
• Note : Some positions may require certification and / or licensure.

Agency Specific Qualifications :

Agency Preferred Qualifications :

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The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and / or Office files), PeopleSoft / employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered. Good Employment Standing : In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee's favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

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