Emergency Management Safety Officer

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Safety Officer
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary. Must be available to start immediately.
• Compensation: $35-$40/hour
• Benefits Summary: Not eligible for benefits.
• Travel/Location: Onsite

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. AC Disaster Consulting is seeking Safety Officers

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Identify and mitigate hazardous situations.
• Ensure safety messages and briefings are made.
• Exercise emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts.
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Assign assistants qualified to evaluate special hazards.
• Initiate preliminary investigation of accidents within the incident area.
• Review and approve the Medical Plan.
• Participate in planning meetings. 
• Conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety and health rules, regulations, and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Attention to detail and the ability to enforce safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to operate a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to plan and implement safety and health programs, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to pass a Background Check, as needed.
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Be an active listener.
• Possess strong time management skills, along with strong oral and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Safety Officer may have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with senior level support.

Expected Hours of Work:

Expected schedule 6-7 days per week up to 12 hours per day. Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• 3+ years of experience in a safety-related role
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification or Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).
• Proficiency in safety auditing, inspection and identifying hazards.
• Well-versed in creating emergency response plans tailored to various scenarios.
• Familiar with compliance with OSHA standards and other relevant safety regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, standards and best practices.
• Expertise in using and maintaining safety equipment like fire extinguishers, eye protection and hazardous material protection.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, management, or a related field. Equivalency: Professional experience beyond minimum requirements, in a related field may substitute the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. 
• Professional certifications: NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), or equivalent.
• Knowledge of emergency response and crisis management.
• Previous work for fire departments or OSHA.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Benefits

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

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