Health & Safety Compliance Officer

About the role

The City of Dayton is recruiting a Health and Safety Compliance Officer (recruitment #26-0216-001) within Human Resources. The officer identifies and evaluates risks to the City, focusing on the frequency and severity of loss exposures, and implements safety and loss prevention procedures. The role develops and manages citywide safety and risk management programs with department leaders to reduce losses from property damage, workplace injuries, workers' compensation and liability claims.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct hazard assessments at City worksites, lead safety meetings and training, and ensure departments follow recommended safety measures.
• Review incident and accident reports, analyze codes and regulations, and advise the Deputy Director of Human Resources and departmental stakeholders on program changes.
• Monitor citywide safety performance, track statistics and help draft policies to ensure compliance and raise safety awareness.
• Evaluate liability exposure, assist with accident investigations and support departments on public health and safety issues.
• Oversee the tri-annual application and reporting for the State of Ohio safety intervention grant.
• Manage the City's OSHA/PERPP compliance program with the BWC Third Party Administrator.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Safety or a Behavior Science, plus 1 year of experience in training, counseling or coaching in one of those fields; OR
• Associate's degree in one of those fields, plus 3 years of such experience; OR
• High school diploma/GED and 10 years of experience in City of Dayton blue-collar or clerical ranks (Water, Public Works or Aviation departments) with hands-on work sites, able to train others on safety requirements.
• A Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Degree must come from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited institution.
• Valid driver's license at appointment and maintained during employment.
• Background investigation, proof of employment authorization and identity, and a job-related medical examination including drug and nicotine testing; newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free.