Safety Coordinator

Job Description:

The Safety Coordinator is accountable to the Cross-Connection and is responsible for a wide range of duties. These duties encompass overseeing the Safety program, which includes managing safety measures for various areas such as Office, Wastewater, Water, Collection, Distribution, Parks, Golf Course, and external contractor safety. This role reports directly to the Cross-Connection Supervisor, while ensuring that safety needs from the Division Leaders are promptly addressed and that regular reports and updates are provided as necessary.

Language and Computer Skills

The applicant must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. This applicant must have the ability to speak effectively before groups, customers, clients, vendors or employees of the organization. Must have computer experience necessary to independently create, write and interpret spreadsheets and documents within programs including proficiency in Windows, Excel, and Microsoft Word programs.

Essential Functions

As the Safety Coordinator for the District, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our organization and its employees. Your responsibilities encompass various facets of our safety program, including training, compliance, emergency response, reporting, and incident management.

The Safety Coordinator duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications (Required)

Attractive Benefits Package

Additional Information

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory Classification: No

Probationary Period: 90 days

This job description is not intended to list every function of the position, does not constitute an employment agreement, and is subject to change. It is not intended to limit management’s rights to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Work may often call for lifting, pulling, or pushing of items weighing 50 pounds or more. The operator may be subjected to working near mechanical parts and in all outdoor weather conditions. The operator may be exposed to fumes and toxic chemicals.

To ensure the safety of the public and reduce the risk for loss, background screenings and pre-employment drug testing are completed on applicants selected for employment. This position is subject to a screening process including but not limited to criminal history search, reference check, degree and employment verification, motor vehicle record check and ongoing, random drug screening.

Interested applicants must submit an application, resume and letter of interest to Human Resources, no later than 5:00pm on the close date. Applications are available online at www.cherokeemetro.org or by contacting Human Resources Administrator, Connie Hughes (chughes@cherokeemetro.org). Applications are also available at the District’s office located at 6250 Palmer Park Blvd. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of an application and applications submitted via job search websites do not satisfy the requirement to complete the application found at www.cherokeemetro.org.

The Cherokee Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer