Safety Coordinator at City of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Nature of Work: Provide support to the City of Ann Arbor Safety Manager and Safety Unit in
the coordination, implementation, and support of the occupational safety and health programs
and projects. Assist with and support the creation and development of safety policies and
initiatives. Support safety and health training objectives. Participate in on-site safety and
health inspections. Assist with the identification of safety and health goals and objectives and
provide support for the development of corrective action processes. Develop and prepare
incident reports, near miss reports, and hazard assessment reports. Coordinate, attend, and
participate in safety meetings. Participate in the implementation of personal protective
equipment programs and training, and with unit safety personnel on a wide-range of safety
and health related topics and initiatives.

Starting Hourly Rate $13.33

Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s occupational safety and health program or have earned a bachelor's and/or master's occupational safety and health program degree
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must have strong working knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations
pertaining to occupational safety and health management, including OSHA and
MIOSHA standards.
• Strong writing and editing skills required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and
accuracy
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines in a timely and
accurate manner
• Must be organized and schedule work effectively while working under limited
supervision
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience working with computers and software applications used in
business settings (e.g., MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties.

The physical ability to drive, balance, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach,
pull, push, feel, grasp, lift, talk, see, hear and perform repetitive motions. The ability to safely
operate a motor vehicle. Move and lift light objects weighing up to 30 lbs such as specialized
equipment, files and supplies. Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive
hand/arm movements. The ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods of time.

Position incumbent may be required to participate in, ride with or directly observe City
employees in performance of day-to-day responsibilities. This may include, but not be limited
to, climbing in and out of trucks and heavy equipment, climbing ladders, walking on roofs,
climbing into manholes, extended periods of standing or walking, lift and carrying specialized
equipment and walking over rough and uneven terrain, as well as working in all types of
weather and surfaces to access work areas. Incumbent may be required to work evening
hours to provide training in our 24/7 hour operations.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently,
and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

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