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Safety Specialist

Join Our Team at North Davis Sewer District

Position: Safety Specialist (May be underfilled by Safety Coordinator)
Starting Pay: DOE

Position Overview: The DISTRICT will be accepting applications until the position has been filled for the position of Safety Specialist – Full Time Regular Position. This position may be underfilled by Safety Coordinator – Term Position (not to exceed three years).

Join us as a valued member of our team and have an impactful career by making a difference and a key member of the team. As a member of our world class team you will be given opportunities to learn new skills, and make a difference to something bigger than yourself

Benefits:
• 100% employer paid Medical and Dental
• 401k
• Vision and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• 12 Paid holidays and 1 personal preference day
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Certification Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Training Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications for Safety Specialist are as follows:
• Education & Experience:
      1) Graduation from High School
             a) Preferred a bachelor's degree in occupational health & Safety, industrial hygiene, public administration, enviromental health or related field.
       2) Five (5) years of related experiences with minimum three (3) years of safety experience
       3) An equivent combination of education and experience.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of technical treatment plant equipment and machinery and its operation, maintenance, and repair; thorough knowledge of plant processes; thorough knowledge of hazards and precautions associated with treatment plant operations and processes; thorough knowledge of hazards of chemicals, gases, and other solutions and compounds commonly present in wastewater environments; thorough knowledge of treatment plant policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of ordinances, laws, and regulations governing wastewater treatment and discharge promulgated by various state and federal agencies; considerable knowledge of safety regulations. Trained and thorough knowledge of traffic control requirements to comply with MUTC guidelines. Trained and thorough knowledge of heavy machinery.

Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and practices pertaining to wastewater collection and treatment operations.

Ability to use a computer and computer systems to develop, operate, and maintain a database of all safety operations and certifications required for personnel. Notify employees of certification renewals and management of any certification lapses. Proficient with MS Office Suite, MS SharePoint and Cityworks preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.

Special Qualifications:
The DISTRICT will assist in training the right individual to obtain the following certifications within a certain timeframe.

• Wastewater Treatment and Collection Operator Grade II Certification.
• MUTCD TCT-TCS Certifications
• Lab Safety Certified
• NSC Safety Practitioner Certified
• 30 Hour Certificate in OSHA Compliance
• CPR Certified
• Must posess a valid Utah State driver's license
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Must be a member of the ERT and be able to respond within 30 minutes of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Must be able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch and lift 50 pounds.


Application Process:
Job applications can be obtained from the DISTRICT office located at 4252 West 2200 South, Syracuse, Utah or telephone (801) 825-0712, or may be downloaded from the District’s website at NorthDavisSewer.gov. Resumes may accompany the application, but a completed NDSD job application must be submitted to be considered. To learn more about the position contact David Hatch at employment@NorthDavisSewer.gov. Starting salary will be determined based on experience.