ASSISTANT
TRAINING AND SAFETY OFFICER 7658
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class assists in developing and
implementing a program designed to train sanitation personnel engaged in
operating and maintaining sewage treatment plants and pump stations. The employee will assist in establishing
safety procedures and incorporating them into training programs for the
Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works. The incumbent will
inspect sewage treatment plants and pump stations and report findings to the
Training and Safety Officer. Work is
performed under direct supervision and is reviewed through conferences, reports
and evaluation of safety records.
Performs related work as required.
Assists in
training employees in the principles and practices of performing work in a safe
manner and in the use of monitoring equipment;
Assists in
assembling and disseminating educational materials to promote safety at work
sites;
Performs
inspections of sanitation facilities, identifies hazards and notifies
supervisor of any hazardous conditions;
Assists in
developing a curriculum to be used in training and safety education programs,
including trainings relating to wastewater treatment and collection systems;
Assists in
the maintenance of records on safety conditions and makes recommendations
regarding the implementation of the safety program;
May test
combustible gasses to determine toxicity and the explosive potential;
May act as
liaison with Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services and assist in insuring that
Federal, State and Local requirements are satisfied.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and equipment
required in the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants and pump
stations and equipment; good knowledge of Public Employee Occupational Safety
and Health Act standards and regulations; good knowledge of safety and
monitoring equipment; good knowledge of curriculum development and training
procedures; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or
registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree, and two (2) years of experience
in the operation and/or maintenance of public works projects at sewage
treatment facilities, one (1) year of which must have included the
development or implementation of employee safety or accident prevention
programs; or,
(b)
Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of experience in the operation and/or
maintenance of public works projects at sewage treatment facilities, two (2)
years of which must have included the development or implementation of employee
safety or accident prevention programs; or,
(c) An
equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of
(a) and (b).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
An
employee in this title must possess at the time of appointment and maintain
during employment any licenses and/or certifications deemed necessary for
performance of duties, such as: DEC Training Certificate; New York State
license as a Project Manager for Asbestos Abatement projects; United States
Environmental Protection Agency certification for Hazardous Materials Incident
Response; certification as an instructor for the Hazard Communications
Standard, Bloodburne Pathogens Standard; New York State Department of Motor
Vehicles certification as a Defensive Driving instructor; appropriate
certification to take samples of hazardous materials; certification to fit-test
workers for proper use of respirators.
At the
time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees must
possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
R12/30/11
Suffolk County
Competitive
Review 7/23/2015