Health and Safety Manager

Salary : $67,070.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 08075

Department: RISK MANAGEMENT - CITY

Opening Date: 05/09/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Function

The purpose of the class is to oversee the City's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs. This class works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires extensive knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970.
• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field directly related to occupational health and safety or public sector regulatory compliance
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time equivalent experience in planning, implementing or evaluating s programs in occupational health and safety as well as lead and asbestos compliance or closely related experience.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning, writing, creating, and implementing programs in occupational health and safety.
• Three (3) years' experience working with municipal government, understanding of interdepartmental knowledge relationship experience preferred..
• Technical writing experience preferred.
• Asbestos Inspector-Management Planner certification is required and will be provided by the employer.
• Must possess an OSHA 30 certification in construction or general industry. Ongoing OSHA 30 certifications will be provided by the employer.
• Competent Personal Fall Protection is required and will be provided by the employer.
• OSHA train the trainer training (various topics) is required and will be provided by the employer.
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour is required and will be provided by the employer.
• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

• The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
• -Health insurance
• -Dental insurance
• -Vision insurance
• -Reimbursement accounts
• Health insurance offered through Optima Health ([redacted]). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
  The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
• Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) [redacted]. For more information, see the
  
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  
• The eleven paid holidays each year include:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
  
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation ([redacted]). For more information, see the
  
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation ([redacted]). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family ([redacted], [redacted] or
  
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field with major coursework in Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the options below best describes your experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs in occupational health and safety, and in lead and asbestos compliance?

• No experience
• 1-2 years experience
• 3-4- years experience
• 5 or more years experience

03

Would you consider yourself to have expert level knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the options below best describes your knowledge of related OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) training programs?

• No knowledge
• Basic knowledge
• Moderate knowledge
• Expert knowledge

05

Which of the options below bests describes your experience in municipal government setting?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 or mores years of experience

06

Do you currently possess an OSHA 30 certification in construction or general industry?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you written at least two (2) or more safety programs or policies?

• Yes
• No

08

Which of the options below best describes your experience in technical writing?

• No experience
• Less than a year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years experience

09

Have you performed municipal safety work (contracted or employed)?

• Yes
• No

10

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

11

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

12

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

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