General Statement of Duties

The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Greater Cincinnati seeks a Safety Professional with a wide variety of experience in construction safety or related fields. Experience should encompass working to promote safe operations on construction sites.

The incumbent will assist with the management of several OSHA programs such as:

Trenching and Excavation
Fall Protection and Prevention
Permit Required Confined Space Entry
Walking Working Surfaces
PPE
Hearing Conservation
Respiratory Protection
Other safety programs as assigned.

These programs may require certification that will be provided by MSD if not already obtained.

Additionally, the employee will establish a field presence in MSD’s Engineering and Collection operating divisions to provide safety guidance and minimize injuries. The incumbent will support MSD’s Engineering Division by driving continuous improvement through reviewing and auditing construction site safety plans provided by contractors for OSHA compliance and performing site visits with MSD inspectors to support them in ensuring safe operations on MSD construction sites. They will also support MSD’s Collection Division by auditing and improving safe field operations of trenching and excavation crews.

The incumbent will also deliver established training for the aforementioned OSHA programs.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
Biology, chemistry, physics as they apply to environmental management and/or health and safety.
Principles and practices of environmental management and/or health and safety management.
Research and investigation techniques and principles.
City facilities, equipment, materials, and job functions.
Statistical principles and methods.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to environmental management and/or health and safety.

Skill to:
Operate computers, monitors, and various instruments in the performance of the job.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:
Recommend and implement goals, policies, and procedures for providing effective and efficient environmental or health and safety practice within assigned departments.
Prepare clear and concise analytical and statistical reports.
Inspect moderately complex city facilities, equipment, materials, and employee work practices to determine unsafe conditions or environmental problems
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Recognize hazards and respond with plausible solutions.

Required Education and Experience

Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major or concentration of courses in the following course areas: Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Health Physics, Biostatistics, Physiology, Toxicology, Epidemiology, Industrial Ventilation, Air Sampling, or a related field.

HR CONTACT: DENISE.BROWNING@CINCINNATI-OH.GOV

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:
Travel from site to site; office/field environment; exposure to computer screens, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials, potentially hostile environments; human or animal body fluids; waste and infectious materials; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work or inspect in confined spaces; work or inspect underground; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work around heavy construction equipment. May be required to work irregular hours and be subject to call back and/or respond to emergency situations after hours and on weekends.

Physical Conditions:
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time.

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