Job description

LOCATION: preferred location Jacksonville, FL or Phildelphia, PA with working from a home office in the Eastern U.S.

SUMMARY: Manages and coordinates all organization safety activities and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, accident-free work environment for all employees; develops and implements accident prevention programs. Coordinates and oversees company-wide training programs. Job will require regular travlel to customer sites within the Eastern United States.

REQUIREMENT: Minimum of 5 years work experience in the Vegetation Management Industry

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements and monitors safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries; assists in minimizing overall worker’s compensation costs.
• Plan, implements, communicates, and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Audits various safety program elements of effectiveness; schedules and performs safety inspections; identifies issues and develops correction action plans.
• Supervises, controls, and monitors fire preventions and firefighting activities.
• Investigates all accidents and injuries; recommends and/or coordinates corrective actions.
• Develops and implements safety training programs designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction regarding hazards unique to any job assignment; provides training for new employees.
• Maintains though knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and web sites, maintains up-to-date knowledge of safety codes and regulations; distributes and/or posts new or revised safety standard that affect the company.
• Encourages employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions immediately and schedules or coordinates corrective action as soon as possible.
• Encourages employees and supervisors to report any injury that occurs on the job, even a slight cut or strain, immediately.
• Maintains records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard practices of the safety industry.
• Prepares and maintains required safety reports.
• Maps out annual training plans for management, supervisors, foremen and field personnel
• Design and develops training programs (outsourced or in-house)
• Conduct organization-wide training needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed
• Use known education principles to stay up to date on new training methods and techniques
• Assess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills and Key Production Indicators
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees within the safety/fleet department
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to wok within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Demonstrated competencies in reacting to and handling emergencies

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data;
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflow and procedures.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Change Management—Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Leadership--Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People--Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff;
• Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth;Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others;Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management--Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EHS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vegetation Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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