Safety Specialist
CurrentDevelop and present training and instructional programs and materials. Monitor program effectiveness, track attendance, and prepare periodic reports. Provide training in areas such as drug and alcohol policies, accessibility compliance, sexual harassment prevention, or other subjects related to operations to enhance performance or ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. Implement policies, procedures, and internal controls related to compliance with health, safety, security, and environment rules and regulations. Identify health and safety risks and recommend corrective actions to control and limit the City's or El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) liability. May inspect buildings and vehicles and prepare billings to recover repair and loss of revenue due to vehicle accidents or incidents. Collect data and analyze accident or incident trends. Respond to and investigate injury or damage claims to personal, City, or EPWU property. Conduct quality assurance inspections such as post-accident and post-employee injury inspections and monitoring. Assist with reviewing and processing worker's compensation forms. Participate in compliance activities related to the environment, prepare regulatory reports, and coordinate corrective action or response to audit findings. May oversee, coordinate, or make recommendations for testing under the federally mandated Drug and Alcohol testing program as assigned.Provide accurate information to inquiries, and respond to complaints, including complaints from individuals who may be irate. Ensure that accidents or complaints are properly investigated. Consult with the supervisor to determine and coordinate cleanup and other remedial efforts. Assist supervisor in negotiating possible settlements with claimants as assigned. Assist in coordinating legal issues or concerns with the City Attorney's Office, liability insurance adjusters, or external legal counsel and respond to claims.