Summary

Responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight and direction for safety, health and risk compliance for the organization as well as maintaining and meeting proper accreditation standards. Will also develop, analyze and share benchmarks, goals and metrics to help improve safety and health risk across the organization.

Responsibilities

Typical job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership, oversight and direction for safety, health and risk programs.
• Monitor industry, safety, health and risk trends to ensure organizational awareness and compliance.
• Develop, analyze and share benchmarks, goals and metrics to help the organization improve safety and health risk awareness with the goal of reducing the severity and frequency of incidents that will lead to claim and premium cost reductions.
• Develop and maintain safety and health policies and procedures for the organization.
• Ensure safety and health programs are implemented effectively and are in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead the organization in continuous improvement in the safety and health field while mitigating risks.
• Maintains the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations and regulations.
• Ensures completion of annual required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Responsible for training staff on all safety procedures and best practices.
• Reviews employee accident reports and medical claims to evaluate the need for potential changes to current policies and procedures.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

4-year degree in safety, industrial hygiene or related field is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in working with regulatory organizations such as OSHA, DOT, and/or EPA. Previous Landscape and/or Construction experience a plus. Direct experience with a large organization with diverse business processes and multi-site environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills

Other

Position is primarily administrative in nature with extended periods of sitting. Should be able to lift under 20 lbs.

Primarily inside a temperature-controlled office building. Occasional exposure to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.).