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Safety And Training Officer
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Description of Duties
This is a responsible position which involves analyzing, planning, establishing, directing and coordinating the implementation of a broad safety program for a medium to large governmental department, agency or town whose employees work at various locations in a wide variety of work occupations, some under hazardous conditions. Employees in this class are also responsible for planning, development and implementation of a general training program for operations and maintenance personnel and their supervisors. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrator, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment to enforce the safety program. Employees may be required to work with management in dealing with any emergency when public or employee safety is involved.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years full‑time or its part‑time equivalent* paid experience in planning and implementing a plant or department‑wide employee safety program; OR,
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college with an Associate's degree plus four (4) years of experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
(C) Six (6) years of experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
(D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
