Senior Safety Technician (department Of Highway And Transportations) Countywide

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Assists with planning, coordination, and implementation of departmental safety requirements for employees.

Provides logistical support for emergency operation plans and assists with onsite compliance safety inspections.

Supports the management of health and safety processes to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and ensure compliance with County, local, state and federal regulations in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Contributes to the development and delivery of training programs and presentations, disseminates safety information to staff through various media platforms.

Maintains records and certifications for departmental employees.

Minimum Qualifications


* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required.


* Four (4) years years' work experience in occupational safety and health, environmental health, safety and training, or directly related experience or


* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS


* Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


* Knowledge of occupational safety and health for public works, construction, and/or maintenance.


* Skill in the implementation of new safety trainings and regulations with the ability to assist with seasonal trainings ...