Agency Safety and Health Director 1 Job at Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of New York, NY 10031
Permanent Appointment: Candidates must either be currently active on the eligible list or eligible for 52.6 transfer.
Provisional Appointment: Eight years of experience in the development and administration of occupational health and safety programs for an organization of 500 or more employees.
Or
A bachelor’s or higher degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or industrial engineering AND four years of experience as described above.
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Assistant Regional Director, the incumbent is principally responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and delivery of the following program areas: Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA, PESH, CDC, DOH, DOL etc.); Visitor Safety (risk management); Playground Safety (CPSC/ASTM); Automatic External Defibrillator Program (OGS, DOH, EHS); Scaling Program; the Water Safety program (DOH); and assist with the hazardous tree inspection program. The incumbent will:
- Identify and assist occupational safety hazards; developing, implementing, directing and evaluating employee safety and occupational health programs;
- Identify patron health and safety hazards;
- Develop, implement, direct and evaluate public health and safety programs within the Park Region, including, but not limited to: general risk assessment and hazard abatement, playground safety, water safety program coordination, and concession (food) safety.
- Serve as the Regional Emergency Response Coordinator (“ERC”); identify and assess exposure to natural and man-made hazards; and assist facility and regional managers in developing all Hazard Emergency Action Plans to respond to or recover from these events.
- Act as the primary point of contact within the region for non-police emergency coordination for regional emergencies.
- Review regional and facility operations to identify and assess occupational and patron health and safety hazards; develop regional health and safety policies and strategies for implementing these policies; and ensure compliance with occupational, public safety, and health regulations and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting employee safety and health at the regional level.
- Review recurrent and difficult to control occupational and patron health and safety hazards of varying complexity within geographically dispersed job sites.
- Provide intensive, ongoing training on occupational hazards to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of injuries and illnesses.
- Prepare responses to citations for violations of safety and health regulations.
- Assist the Regional Director with budget development related to the region’s health, safety and emergency preparedness/response programs.
- Monitor employee and patron accident reports; analyze accidents, injuries and near miss incidents; design, recommend and assist facility managers with implementing modifications to procedures and processes to improve safety; and review emergency response actions to determine if improvements and updates are required.
- Coordinate occupational medical monitoring as required.
- Review, evaluate, develop and administer Regional occupational and patron health and safety policies and programs, and confirm and develop policies, programs and procedures which conform to sound health and safety practices.
- Provide leadership and support the Regional Office with all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) cost-recovery efforts and State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) preparedness programs, as requested, including but not limited to, assisting with the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning.
- Participate in and support regional park operations efforts throughout the NYC Region including volunteer events, storm response, park projects, and other operational needs as assigned. Foster a culture of collaboration throughout the NYC Region.
Additional Comments
OPERATING NEEDS:
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to based on their negotiating unit that can include:
SALARY: $79,325 + $3,026 location pay
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license as a term and condition of employment.
- Must have the ability to supervise others, communicate effectively, and read and comprehend written materials.
- Must be willing to support NYC Regional operations and special projects to include volunteer events, emergency management response, and operational efforts.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to based on their negotiating unit that can include:
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
- Health Care Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
SALARY: $79,325 + $3,026 location pay
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