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Safety and Emergency Manager
Location:
Seattle, WA
Description:
Summary This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for Safety & Emergency Manager in the following for one year. This position is open continuously until filled. To ensure your application is given priority, please submit your materials by June 9, 2024, our first review date will be June 10, 2024. This leader's work will accelerate and improve the division's safety and emergency management capabilities through innovation and collaboration. You will plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor numerous multi-faceted projects and programs within the division. This is an opportunity to work with staff, management, and the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) to influence the decisions that are made within the division. About This Role: This leadership position performs a variety of management, planning, and coordination duties associated with safety compliance, injury prevention, and emergency preparedness programs across the division. To best understand the importance and nature of this position, consider the vision of the Solid Waste Division; "We achieve zero waste of resources and enhance the environment through innovation and collaboration." Making this vision a reality is hard work and the Safety and Emergency Manager contribute by ensuring intentional approaches are used daily to ensure safety in all aspects of our service delivery. Additionally, this leadership position will ensure the organization is prepared to respond effectively in the face of emergencies. As a member of the extended leadership team, this key role will provide subject matter expertise and will collaborate broadly to inform and implement decisions that impact culture, services, resources, and more. This individual will be welcoming and consistently exhibit an approach that is highly respectful to all, modeling the division's commitment to equity and social justice.The Safety and Emergency Manager will lead a team that works very closely with the site-based operations team as well as remote based staff to assess risks, develop and implement policies, provide training, monitor performance, and achieve continuous improvement towards established goals. This includes working across the division, other County agencies, and external parties. The SWD Director's office includes our Deputy Director, Administrative Support Staff, and Government Relations and Community Engagement team, and Equity and Social Justice team. The working environment is fast paced with high demands and fun at the same time because we strive to enjoy working as a team.This position performs work remotely and onsite. About Our Team: A division within King County's Department of Natural Resources & Parks, the award winning and innovative Solid Waste Division (SWD) has been recognized for operational excellence. The division's line of business is comprised of waste prevention, resource recovery, and waste disposal. This robust and dynamic enterprise funded division has an annual budget exceeding $160 million. More than 400 employees create value for customers across ten active locations. Resources are harvested on-site, and refuse is transported by SWD to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley, Washington.King County's Solid Waste Division mission calls to bring the best people together to deliver value to our customers and stakeholders and continuously improve waste prevention, resource recovery, and waste disposal.This position reports to the Division Director and leads the Safety & Emergency Management Unit (SEMU), which was established in 2020 to develop an amplified focus on enterprise-wide safety and emergency management. Opportunity to Learn More: We invite you to join an MS Teams Meeting Open House to learn more about this position. Division Director will be available to describe the work culture and job duties and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. We will hold this event from 11 - 11:50 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2024 . To participate in the meeting, Click here to join the meeting. To join audio-only, please dial 1-425-653-XXXX and use the Meeting ID: 871 419 902# Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Safety Emergency Program Manager, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity . Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities. What You Will Be Doing: Work collaboratively across the division to establish a culture of safety and preparedness. Lead a division-wide assessment of our safety and emergency planning readiness, identify gaps, and implement prioritized countermeasures to achieve established goals. Develop an organizational plan for the safety and emergency management team. Staff and manage the team. Lead the development of division-wide plans including safety and continuity of operations, hazardous materials handling, debris management, and emergency response. Develop program area metrics, oversee safety audits, and deliver training programs to reinforce clarity of expectations towards established goals. Qualifications You Bring : A passion for safety and emergency management and at least eight (8) years of related work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job or the equivalent combination of knowledge and experience that will provide the necessary skills to perform the duties described above. At least three (3) years of work experience as a supervisor. Expertise in safety rules and regulations in the solid waste industry or equivalent industry. Knowledge and experience in the field of industrial hygiene. Knowledge and experience in creating and managing safety performance metrics. Knowledge and experience planning and leading incident command protocols for emergency response. Excellent oral and written communication skills including training skills. Effective listening and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences ranging from front-line employees to senior leadership. Highly developed organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a broad range of working environments. Flexibility and ability to adapt as required while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment. Required Licenses: Washington State Driver License It Would be Great if You Also Bring: Certified Safety Professional (Board of Certified Safety Professionals CSP) or an equivalent Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Associate or Certified Emergency Manager ICS 300, 400, 700, and 800 Ability to apply excellent customer service skills both orally and in writing, including the ability to provide professional and courteous service Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, and OneDrive Working Conditions : Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work . Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements. Work Location : This position will primarily work remotely. There will be an expectation to travel to various worksites throughout King County as needed for your work. A laptop will be supplied by King County. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. The workweek is normally Monday through Friday, however, due to the 24/7 nature of the division's operations, this position will be required to occasionally support emergency response during evenings and weekends. Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union. Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a: Complete Application Resume Cover Letter Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Roxanne Malatesta at 206-477-XXXX or XXXX@kingcounty.gov . Discover More About the Solid Waste Division: Visit our website at our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out at Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore a interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Supplemental Information Forbes 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. 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. 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 or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. PDN-9c11c88e-8603-401f-89e8-a8c72bc019fa
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