Safety & Training Specialist - FINANCE

Department:  Risk Mgmt 

Pay:  $23.99 per hour or $49,899 annually  

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

This position is responsible for assisting with the County’s Safety Program, including implementing the County’s Respiratory Protection Program. Performs technical work in the protection of life and safety by assessing PPE needs and fit testing emergency service personnel and other county employees. Develops and delivers training on proper fit and use of PPE in accordance with OSHA standards; performs the technical work of fit testing County employees. The position will also provide training and other safety related work which align with County needs as determined by the Safety and Training Officer. This position may work in environments that could cause health related issues without proper precautions, including exposure to viruses, bacteria, or other infectious or toxic agents.

Responsible for the fit testing process and PPE equipment

• Test County employees who are required to wear N95, PAPR, SCBAs or other respiratory devices.
• Understand quantitative fit testing methodology. Work with employees to ensure a positive fit test experience. Able to read and analyze active graphs.
• Assure computer and fit test machine are working and each test is tracked correctly in the system.
• Prepare reports for departments and Risk Management Director.
• Ensure all documents are stored properly in accordance with retention schedules.
• Annual review of policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current practices. Recommend updates as necessary.
• Inspect department’s PPE for proper storage, cleaning, and quantity needs. Ensure departments are utilizing PPE on hand and ordering PPE through Emergency Management’s PPE Warehouse.

Provide high quality training in various safety topics

• Assist with development and presentation of safety training through in-person and online formats
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety training

Administrative Duties

• Assist with Safety Committees and Accident Review Boards as needed
• Assist with Annual Employee Safety Survey and other safety initiatives
• Assist with safety inspections as needed
• Assist the Risk Manager with the development and review of Risk Management Policies

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. This position acts under the designated authority of the Medical Director to review MEQs, and per Sedgwick County policy therefore must be a licensed EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, LPN, or hold a similar medical license. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid U.S. driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience with respiratory devices. One year of providing training to adults. Associate’s Degree. OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30.

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