Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

POSITION SUMMARY
The Miami Job Corps Center is hiring a Safety Officer (OSH) responsible for ensuring a safe working and learning environment on Center for all students and staff. The Officer interprets and evaluates Center’s safety policies and procedures and uses proper judgment and discretion to avoid health and safety problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a safe Center environment, in compliance with all local, State and Federal guidelines.
• Responsible for overall coordination and execution of the Center’s safety program and preparing and implementing the Center’s occupational safety and health plan.
• Provides orientation and training to students and staff on safety and health topics and develop safety campaigns on-Center to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Prepares the Center to ensure positive safety and health inspections.
• Inspects all center areas for safety and health violations and advise the Center Director of concerns.
• Ensure that personal protective equipment is worn in classrooms and compliant with OSHA standards and coordinate occupational health and safety with Center’s departments and training offerings.
• Completes all required accident and injury reports in full compliance with the PRH, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Facilitates and document required occupational safety and health committee meetings; retain meeting minutes for 3 years and make them available upon request.
• Produces quality work and completes assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate of Arts degree from an accredited school preferred.
• A minimum of one-year experience in safety management or related field required.
• OSHA Certification required.
• Must possess a valid in- State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice
Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.