Field Operations Safety Advisor (Project/Program Manager II)

King County Auburn, WA Full-time Project Management

Posted on September 27, 2022

Summary

Control your own schedule on this Field Operations Safety Advisor position all over King County. You will work independently and closely with a diverse, motivated, experienced team of supervisors and managers. You have the opportunity to influence the safety culture of the Solid Waste Division and make a difference in how Supervision and Employees view and improve Safety.

You will be working with the SWD Management and Supervisor Team in conjunction with SWD’s Safety Emergency Management Unit (SEMU). You will perform Safety Audits on Solid Waste Facilities, facilitate and attend crew safety meetings, conduct regular site visits and work with employees and management on safety issues, and support operations compliance with local, state and federal safety and health regulations.

Growth opportunities are plentiful, possible career paths are working within our Safety Emergency Management Unit, promoting to Supervisor I or Supervisor II, and beyond.

Joining Our Team Offers Several Unique Opportunities for Job Satisfaction:

Dynamic Work Environment (where you work, whether virtual or onsite is extremely flexible).
Exceptional King County Benefits.
You will be supported by a leader who has a Strategic Vision and your work as a sourcer in a key piece in the strategy.
Ability to Create and Innovate: You will help define this role and the program.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Assist with or conduct accident or near miss incident investigations and make recommendations to reduce further risk or possible reoccurrence OSHA 500 and/or 510 Certification
Review or accompany weekly and monthly safety site inspections
Coordinate with employees to understand safety concerns and advise on accident prevention
Assist in coordinating, scheduling, and tracking annual safety training, audiometric testing and other medical surveillance and safety related activities and necessary or prompted by Safety Emergency Management Unit (SEMU)
Coordinate with Supervisors to implement corrective actions identified by Solid Waste Operations and SEMU
Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Onsite Work Requirement: The work associated with this position will be performed at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and eight (8) transfer stations located throughout King County; http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/transfer.asp.
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
FLSA Status: This position is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This classification is represented by Teamsters, Local 117 Administrative Employees.

You Should Have:

1-3 years of experience in a safety position with increasing levels of responsibility or a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field.
Experience or education in a broad range of safety and health programs such as:
1. Occupational health and safety principles, practices, equipment and resources.
2. Federal, State laws, codes, rules and regulations relating to the safety and health of employees.
3. Hazard Survey techniques and statistical methods for analyzing accident, injury, and related data.
4. The ability to use a computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
Possession of OSHA 500 and/or 510 Certification

It Would Also Be Great if You Have:

Evergreen Safety Council Certifications can be obtained at a future date

You will Find Great Success if You Are:

Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Courage- Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
Instills Trust- Gaining confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Strategic Mindset- Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Application Instructions:
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, if you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact Jemima.Mcmahon@kingcounty.gov.

Supplemental Information

WHO ARE WE?
The Solid Waste Division brings the best people together to deliver value to our customers and stakeholders and continuously improve waste prevention, resource recovery, and waste disposal. We strive to be the employer of choice where every person can thrive by following these values:

WHY WORK FOR KING COUNTY?
King County was named "Best-in-State Employer" in the Forbes magazine 2019, ranking 16 on the list of best employers in Washington State, visit Awards given to King County to see more! King County's Investing in YOU initiative to build a workplace where ALL employees can thrive, and become the nation's Best Run Government. Enjoy a balanced life with benefits that support you!

WHY IT'S WORTH TAKING A SECOND LOOK AT WORKING FOR KING COUNTY:
http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

(New) Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite gyms and activity centers
Employee giving program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Do you have 1-3 years of experience in a safety position with increasing levels of responsibility or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field?

Do you have experience or education in a broad range of safety and health programs such as the following? Check all that apply. NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in the areas you checked.

Occupational health and safety principles, practices, equipment and resources.
Federal, State laws, codes, rules and regulations relating to the safety and health of employees.
Hazard Survey techniques and statistical methods for analyzing accident, injury, and related data.
The ability to use a computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
None of the above.

Do you possess the following Certifications? Check all that apply.

OSHA 500 Certification
510 Certification
None of the above

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
No.

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question