Safety and Training Coordinator

Start Date: July 16, 2024 | End Date: August 15, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Human Resources, Other

Maine’s premier City to work and live is becoming Maine’s premier municipal employer - welcome to Biddeford, Maine, where citizens are proud of their community and employees thrive!

The City of Biddeford, a rapidly developing Maine city, is seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in one of Maine’s youngest communities, you can become part of a team that is guiding the City’s economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated, talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens.

The City of Biddeford greatly values employee wellness and work/life balance. Many of our positions, including all positions in City Hall, have a four-day, 36 hour work week (Fridays off!) with flexible scheduling and remote opportunities one day per week.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to fill the role of Safety and Training Coordinator. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our workforce through effective management of workers' compensation, coordination of City-wide training initiatives, and implementation of wellness programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within the field of occupational safety, training and wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workers' Compensation Management:
  • Administer workers' compensation claims and ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
  • Work closely with insurance providers, medical professionals, and legal counsel to facilitate claims processing and resolution.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to workers' compensation incidents and claims.
• Training Coordination:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance employee safety, job skills, and compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinate training sessions across various departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Wellness Program Administration:
  • Design and manage wellness initiatives aimed at promoting employee health, reducing workplace injuries, and improving overall well-being.
  • Collaborate with HR and health professionals to develop wellness policies, initiatives, and resources.
  • Monitor participation and effectiveness of wellness programs through data analysis and employee feedback.
• Safety Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Develop and implement safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Serve as a resource and advisor on safety, workers' compensation, and wellness matters to department heads, supervisors, and employees.
  • Foster a culture of safety and wellness through effective communication, training sessions, and awareness campaigns.
  • Collaborate with external agencies, vendors, and community partners to leverage resources and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• A willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford's work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
• Proven experience conducting group trainings and maintain employee safety.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to safety, training and workers' compensation.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Biddeford’s mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans’ status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.

Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to this application and/or the interview process should notify the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator at 207.286.0589.

Job Type (i.e. full-time, part-time, etc.): full time

Salary: starting at $63,000

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plans w/ employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule (i.e. timing, days): Monday-Thursday daytime

Work Location (i.e. remote, in-person, hybrid): in person/remote

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and any relevant certifications to:

Diana DePaolo

Director of Human Resources

205 Main Street

Biddeford, ME, 04005

OR

Email to: diana.depaolo@biddefordmaine.org

Please go to biddefordmaine.org/apply to fill out our online application or apply through Indeed. We will begin reviewing resumes on August 1st.

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