Safety Specialist (Closed)

SAFETY SPECIALIST
Program: Los Angeles Unified School District / Project Execution
Downtown Los Angeles
Salary Range: $99.2K to $110.2K annual, plus employee benefits

DUTIES:
• Conducts construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions
• Monitors policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple construction projects
• Investigates complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root cause and recommend effective hazard controls
• Conducts noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to determine if employees may be exposed to unhealthful conditions and makes appropriate recommendations
• Conducts construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for project managers and on-site employees
• Collects and analyzes injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data to write technical reports and makes presentations to contractors and District management regarding contractor performance
• Coordinates construction safety activities such as project site safety audits and attends prebid and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team
• Reviews construction Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with safety standards
• Trains, assigns projects, and tasks to lower-level personnel, and reviews reports for completeness and accuracy (Construction Safety Specialist only)
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 10 years full time paid professional construction safety management experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs for a large private or public organization

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene or closely related field
• Completion of the OSHA 500 and 40-hour HAZWOPER courses is preferred

PREFERRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
• Licensed Safety Professional (LSP) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
• Certified Safety Consultant (CSC) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to submit resume: Monday January 30, 2017 @ 3:00 PM
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: LAUSD Safety Specialist
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Recruitment No.: CM-SS-0916-15