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City of Pittsburgh Risk Management Coordinator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Risk Management Coordinator
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Risk Management Coordinator
Salary
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
24-RMCR-01
Department
Human Resources & Civil Service
Opening Date
06/05/2024
Closing Date
6/30/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION SUMMARY
Develops, implements, maintains, and coordinates City-wide occupational safety programs and carries out all related safety functions to foster a safe and healthy work environment and reduce injuries.
Department : Human Resources & Civil Service
Position Type : Announcement
Salary : $58,352 per year.
Union : Non-Union.
Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements :
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered) .
NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh .
Qualifying Requirements :
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must show two (2) years of full-time work experience in occupational health and safety or Worker's Compensation area. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate's Degree with demonstrated coursework in Environmental Health and/or Occupational Health and Safety.
Certificates and Licenses:
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C license and reliable transportation. No other license is required.
Any of the following would be preferred:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is four (4) years. ( See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s) . You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position . Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written : None required for this position.
Performance : None required for this position.
Medical : None required for this position.
POSITION DUTIES
Conducts injury investigations to determine root cause; develops recommended actions that will prevent recurrence (i.e. incident scene investigations, interviews, follows up to ensure completion of corrective actions.)
Performs routine hazard assessments of City departments to ensure progress toward injury prevention (i.e. liaises with departmental safety committee representatives; develops action items; effectively communicates with all levels of department management regarding purpose of assessment and deficiencies; ensures successful completion of corrective actions).
Works in the field when needed to support occupational safety and Department of Human Resources & Civil Service endeavors.
Coordinates, designs, develops, and revises occupational safety training courses as training needs dictate to ensure employees receive current information in subjects needed to prevent injuries (e.g. technical safety training courses covering a variety of hazardous operations).
Maintains a current database of hazardous materials as required by the Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act.
Coordinates the activities of the occupational safety committees; attends meetings and facilitates direction to ensure effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
Analyzes areas of City departments for ergonomic improvement to reduce/eliminate musculoskeletal disorders (MSD); performs ergonomic assessments to ensure proper body mechanics are utilized; provides recommended actions to prevent repetitive trauma-type injuries (i.e. conducts various departmental trainings; ensures successful completion of corrective actions).
Coordinates life safety activities for City employee occupied buildings with stakeholders as needed (e.g. develops evacuation plans, develops a floor marshal system as needed, schedules/conducts emergency response equipment inspections in multiple buildings, develops and conducts all related training (including CPR, First Aid, AED instruction).
Manages databases and initiates communications related to city-based and state-required paperwork for injuries occurring to city employees.
Supports the Manager of Risk Management in the operations integral to the management of the Workers’ Compensation Program as directed.
Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned.
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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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Do you possess two (2) years of full-time work experience in occupational health and safety, public speaking, employee training and development or related area?
Yes
No
02
Please describe your experience.
03
Do you possess an Associate's Degree with demonstrated coursework in Environmental Health and/or Occupational Health and Safety?
Yes
No
04
Do you possess education/certifications in the areas of Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or related field?
Yes
No
05
If yes, please describe.
06
Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
Yes
No
07
Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
08
Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.
Yes
No
09
The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
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Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
Yes
No
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City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710
Website
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