At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly and efficient manner.
Role Description:
The Safety Training Coordinator plays a critical role in developing and delivering comprehensive safety training programs across DC Water campuses and operations. Responsible for identifying training needs, creating training materials, and conducting engaging and effective training sessions on various safety topics to ensure all employees and contractors are equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Training Program Development: Design, develop, and maintain up-to-date safety training programs and materials. Ensure content is relevant, engaging, and compliant with current safety standards and regulations.
Training Delivery: Conduct safety training sessions across various levels of the organization, from new hires to management, utilizing a variety of training techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
Needs Assessment: Collaborate with department heads and safety officers to assess safety training needs throughout the organization. Regularly review and analyze accident and incident reports to identify areas for training improvement.
Compliance: Ensure all safety training programs meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and standards. Stay abreast of changes in safety regulations and best practices to continually update and improve training programs.
Evaluation and Improvement: Develop and implement evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of safety training programs. Use feedback and data to continuously improve training content and delivery methods.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of training materials, schedules, and attendance. Ensure documentation is in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Safety Culture Promotion: Act as a champion for safety within the organization, promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging proactive safety behaviors and attitudes.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Director, DOSH.
Key Working Relationships: Interacts with operational staff, contractors, and DC Water leadership. Coordinates programs and initiatives with multiple operational and shared services departments.
Skills & Qualifications:
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in safety training, safety education, or a similar role.
Minimum Education Requirements:
High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
Required Skills:
In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices (OSHA, ANSI, etc.).
Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and educate diverse audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
OSHA 500 or similar Train-the-Trainer certifications
Required Languages:
English
Physical Requirements:
General office conditions with some operational site/field visits
Primary duties of this role are performed indoors, however, the person in this position may be required to conduct field visits that could last several hours.
The person in this position may be subject to exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.
The person in this position may be subject to noise and hazards from various physical conditions.
The person in this position may be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation.
* Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to ensure the safety of the employees. This may include, but is not limited to gloves, safety glasses, shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests, and full body suits.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in safety training, safety education, or a similar role.
Water or wastewater, construction experience
Preferred Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Education, Human Resources, or related field.
Preferred Skills:
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
Preferred Licenses & Certifications:
Certification in safety training (e.g., Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), or Certified Health and Safety Technician.
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".
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