ATD Sacramento - Program Manager Health and Safety - SMUD

Program Manager Health and Safety - SMUD - Sacramento, CA

23 Sep 2016 5:31 PM | Anonymous

Program Manager Health and Safety - Sacramento, CA


Posting/Working Title	Program Manager, Health and Safety
Position Type	Regular - Full Time
No. of Openings	1
Base Salary Annual Low	$127,260
Base Salary Annual High	$158,952
Eligibility List	No
Selection Process	Hiring Interview Initial Review Phone Screen Qualifications Interview Exam
Purpose	SMUD Title: Manager, Occupational Health & Safety Through collaboration with SMUD’s organizational leaders, this Health and Safety Manager is responsible to provide vision, leadership and expertise for the success and sustainability of the SMUD’s health and safety programs and services that proactively protect employees and the public. This position provides overall leadership and direction to plan, integrate and evaluate SMUD’s occupational health, safety, workers’ compensation, disability management, injury and accident prevention and wellness programs. This position provides overall leadership and direction to plan, integrate and evaluate SMUD’s occupational health & safety program and development, injury and accident prevention program, strategy and metrics. The purpose of the Safety Manager role is to provide strategic and managerial oversight, direction, and accountability for SMUD-wide safety services that include, providing corporate guidance and recommendations for development of best in class safety program improvements, metrics, public and contractor safety communication programs, and incident investigation programs/results. NOTE: This position is posted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. This posting may close any time after 10 business days, or October 3, 2016. For immediate consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Major Duties & Responsibilities	Develops enterprise-wide strategy, work plans and goals for SMUD to meet the organizations’ health and safety objectives through a collaborative approach with senior management and supervisors and all levels of employees to support and deliver on SMUD’s core values and strategic directives related to employee health and safety. Lead and oversee multi-disciplinary teams in incident reviews and problems solving to support SMUD’s occupational health and safety programs including safe operations practices and loss control/prevention programs. Provides leadership and direction to support operations of the Occupational Health and Safety function including budget administration, resource allocation and operational support of occupational health and safety programs and services. Responsible for maintaining oversight of OSHA compliance including reporting and record keeping; developing and implementing work plans through partnerships with business segments and teams to sustain compliance. Develops and maintains occupational health & safety measures and metrics to identify most help needed operations and potential occupational safety hazards and implements and integrates measurable strategies based on data, research and trends. Ensures that employee health and safety risks are identified, characterized and understood by all stakeholders. Develops and implements effective strategies for managing the risks. Develops and implements strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy and productive workforce, ensuring that the most effective injury prevention tools and practices are implemented and utilized. Conducts process and practice evaluations and site audits to evaluate operations’ compliance with safety regulations and identify areas of improvement resulting in action plans that are monitored for fulfillment. Acts as subject matter expert on the topics of occupational safety, electrical safety, OSHA and CalOSHA compliance, injury and accident prevention, advises SMUD leaders on health and safety policy matters and recommends necessary changes. Oversees the prompt reporting of injuries, health and/or safety concerns without fear of reprisal, and informing employees of the availability of medical programs to assist them in the case of potentially hazardous exposures or injuries. Leads investigations on safety incidents and near-misses, accidents and injuries and ensures prompt corrective action and response to operational issues are in place and sustained. Researches industry trends and best practices in occupational health and safety applicable to SMUD; benchmark and implement best practices. Measures and monitors the performance and results of core workforce health and safety processes and drives process improvement. Oversight of development and delivery of training of health and safety compliance programs and preventative programs, including training programs that expand awareness and ownership for a safe work environment in electrical utility. Serves as SMUD’s professional expert in litigation, arbitration, etc. for Health and Safety standards and practices. Serves on committees and task forces with other utilities, government agencies, industrial representatives and the public as SMUD’s program representative. Reviews and analyzes rule changes to determine impact on work procedures and/or construction methods; appraises staff, legal, senior management and key stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	EXPERIENCE: At least seven(7) years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive workforce health and safety program and culture; with at least 5 years in managerial role leading a team of health and safety professionals. EDUCATION: BS/BA degree or equivalent experience from an accredited college or university majoring in safety, occupational health, environmental science, industrial hygiene, risk management engineering, physical/biological sciences, psychology, behavioral sciences, or related field. KNOWLEDGE OF: Theory, leadership principles and best practices in the design and development of occupational health, safety, injury and accident prevention programs, strategy development and implementation; principles and practices applicable to systemic organizational change interventions and improvement; OSHA and CalOSHA compliance, audits and record keeping, federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to the assigned areas of responsibility; research methods and analysis techniques; safety systems and programs (e.g., VPP, ISO18001, ANSI Z10) team management principles and techniques exercising leadership in a diverse, changing, and collaborative environment; project management procedures, principles and practices; electrical safety management practices/programs; contractor safety principals and programs, methods and techniques for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling work activities; and, effective written and verbal communication skills. SKILL TO: Design, plan and coordinate the implementation of comprehensive, effective systemic, strategic occupational health, safety , workers’ compensation, prevention management, disability management and wellness programs; lead through influence; demonstrate honesty, integrity and respect for others; analyze and make sound recommendations on difficult and sensitive organizational issues; facilitate solutions to situations that involve conflicting and competing needs; understand, interpret, explain and apply , state and federal policy, law, regulations and court decisions applicable to health and safety programs; present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively; influence and consult effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization to develop and carryout solutions to complex issues; lead and work effectively as a member or sponsor of a team; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines and situations; willingness to challenge the status quo; ability to create, listen to and share new ideas; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, representatives of other governmental agencies, consultants, community and special interest groups, the public, and others encountered in the course of the work; demonstrate and promote collaboration; maintain confidentiality of personal and business related information; utilize computer systems and software relevant to the job; communicate effectively with enthusiasm and clarity verbally and in writing; a willingness to be flexible and open to change; and exhibit personal responsibility for safety.
Desirable Qualifications	Certified Safety Professional (CSP); and /or Certified Industrial Hygienist Experience with transformational change. Experience with safety culture change.

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