Program Supervisor V- Risk Management - Administrative Review and Risk

JOB SUMMARY Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory in an enterprise risk management program.

Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; evaluating and coordinating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and supervising the work of others.

Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A.

Coordinates and conducts surveys, reviews, on-site inspections, and investigations to identify hazards and unsafe conditions; evaluates compliance with safety rules, standards, guidelines, state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; analyzes data and prepares technical reports; makes recommendations for improvements and solutions to deficiencies to mitigate risk; and monitors corrective actions.

B.

Responds to emergency situations involving inmates and staff; monitors emergency plans and exercises at unit and region level; provides technical assistance and guidance during state disasters to units, regions, and the agency; and serves as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies.

C.

Consults with and advises staff concerning the effectiveness of the Risk Management Program; coordinates the acquisition, use, maintenance, and storage of safety equipment and devices; and maintains and distributes risk management-related forms and documents.

D.

Develops, implements, conducts, and evaluates risk management training programs; develops employee and inmate safety accountability procedures and a comprehensive safety and health program plan; and participates in meetings and committees regarding risk management.

E.

Supervises the work of others; provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures; and provides technical assistance on the risk management program.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A.

Education, Experience, and Training 1.

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field preferred.

Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2.

Four years full-time, wage-earning experience in the management of an environmental, health, and safety program.

3.

Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

4.

Successful completion of the Alternate Unit Risk Manager (AURM), Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO), or Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) certification program preferred.

B.

Knowledge and Skills 1.

Knowledge of the practices and procedures related to environmental, health, and safety programs and operations.

2.

Knowledge of occupational safety and health standards, rules, and regulations.

3.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining to safety, health, and environmental protection.

4.

Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

5.

Skill in reviewing, evaluating, documenting, and reporting compliance with policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.

6.

Skill in directing activities and operations in hazardous situations and incidents.

7.

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

8.

Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

9.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

10.

Skill in problem-solving techniques.

11.

Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.

12.

Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

13.

Skill to develop, coordinate, and conduct effective safety training programs.

14.

Skill to train and supervise the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A.

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs.

and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B.

Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, dry atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, silica, asbestos, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C.

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, specialized environmental-, health-, and safety-related equipment and devices, telephone, dolly, and automobile.