The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow
Safety and Training Coordinator
Butte, Montana•Full-time
$65,869.44 - $79,847.04 annually
$65,869.44 - $79,847.04 annually
About the Job
The Safety and Training Coordinator develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the City-County's occupational safety and health management, training, and employee development programs within the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow’s organization. The position is responsible for promoting a safe work environment through hazard identification, accident prevention, regulatory compliance, employee education, and organizational initiatives. The Safety and Training Coordinator develops programs and procedures to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, improve employee knowledge and skills, strengthen supervisory effectiveness, and support a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
The Safety and Training Coordinator serves as the City-County's primary resource for occupational safety, training administration, emergency preparedness, and workforce development. The position reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments, and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. As well as, conducts workplace inspections, accident investigations, training needs assessments, and organizational safety reviews; develops and delivers employee and supervisor training programs; coordinates compliance and certification requirements; and provides technical guidance to departments regarding safety, and training.
The Safety and Training Coordinator serves as the City-County's primary resource for occupational safety, training administration, emergency preparedness, and workforce development. The position reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments, and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. As well as, conducts workplace inspections, accident investigations, training needs assessments, and organizational safety reviews; develops and delivers employee and supervisor training programs; coordinates compliance and certification requirements; and provides technical guidance to departments regarding safety, and training.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This is responsible professional, technical, and administrative work involving the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the City-County's safety, health, and training programs. Work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Human Resources Director; however, considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making in the administration of safety programs, employee training and development initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, emergency preparedness planning, and organizational risk reduction efforts.
The Safety and Training Coordinator serves as the City-County's primary resource for occupational health and safety, employee training and development, and is responsible for developing and recommending policies, procedures, training programs, and operational improvements designed to promote a safe, productive, and compliant workplace. The position regularly analyzes organizational needs, evaluates program effectiveness, develops strategic recommendations, and provides technical guidance to management, supervisors, employees, committees, regulatory agencies, and elected officials. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with Butte-Silver Bow City-County employees, public officials, compliance agencies, and the general public.
This is responsible professional, technical, and administrative work involving the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the City-County's safety, health, and training programs. Work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Human Resources Director; however, considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making in the administration of safety programs, employee training and development initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, emergency preparedness planning, and organizational risk reduction efforts.
The Safety and Training Coordinator serves as the City-County's primary resource for occupational health and safety, employee training and development, and is responsible for developing and recommending policies, procedures, training programs, and operational improvements designed to promote a safe, productive, and compliant workplace. The position regularly analyzes organizational needs, evaluates program effectiveness, develops strategic recommendations, and provides technical guidance to management, supervisors, employees, committees, regulatory agencies, and elected officials. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with Butte-Silver Bow City-County employees, public officials, compliance agencies, and the general public.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only):
- Develops, implements, and administers the City-County's occupational safety and health programs.
- Conducts workplace inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments.
- Provides safety oversight and technical assistance for City-County construction, utility, and infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
- Identifies unsafe conditions and recommends corrective actions.
- Investigates employee safety concerns and complaints and recommends corrective actions as appropriate.
- Investigates accidents, injuries, incidents, and near-miss events and recommends preventative measures.
- Design and implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from potentially hazardous work conditions.
- Administers the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Hazard Communication Programs.
- Implement hazardous materials management and hazard communication standards.
- Maintains current knowledge on all applicable safety laws and regulations and implements changes as needed.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, the Montana Safety Culture Act, and other applicable safety requirements.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs.
- Monitors safety performance and develops recommendations to reduce injuries, illnesses, and organizational risk.
- Respond to employee complaints and investigate for the purpose of identifying hazards.
- Develops annual safety goals, objectives, and performance measures.
- Develops and promotes safety awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to improve employee engagement and accident prevention.
- Coordinates and oversees the City-County Safety Committee program in accordance with the Montana Safety Culture Act, including establishing and supporting departmental safety committees, facilitating regular committee meetings, maintaining meeting records, tracking corrective actions, monitoring committee effectiveness, and ensuring employee participation in workplace safety initiatives.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of departmental safety committees and recommends improvements to strengthen employee involvement in workplace safety.
- Develops and administers near-miss reporting and hazard reporting programs.
- Develops employee safety recognition and safety awareness programs.
- Conducts safety culture assessments and recommends organizational improvements.
- Serves as a resource to departments regarding occupational health and safety practices, including workstation setup, safe work methods, injury prevention, and employee wellness related to workplace conditions.
- Coordinates ergonomic assessments and provides recommendations to reduce workplace strain, repetitive motion injuries, and other occupational health concerns.
- Tracks and reports safety performance metrics and organizational trends.
- Promotes employee engagement and accountability related to workplace safety.
- Develops and administers annual training and workforce development plan.
- Conducts organizational training needs assessments and develops department-specific training plans.
- Conducts new employee orientation.
- Develops, coordinates, and conducts supervisor and leadership development training.
- Administers annual compliance training programs.
- Maintains training records, certifications, licenses, and compliance documentation.
- Administers learning management systems (LMS) and training tracking systems.
- Develops training metrics and prepares reports regarding training participation, effectiveness, and compliance.
- Coordinates outside training vendors, instructors, consultants, and educational resources.
- Coordinates emergency preparedness and emergency action planning activities.
- Assists departments in developing and maintaining emergency action plans and response procedures.
- Assists with continuity of operations planning and business continuity initiatives.
- Participates in emergency response planning efforts and serves as a safety resource during emergency incidents, exercises, and recovery activities.
- Develops annual goals and objectives.
- Conducts trend analysis related to injuries, incidents, training participation, and organizational risk factors.
- Assists with the preparation and administration of safety and training budgets.
- Develops recommendations for resource allocation, program improvements, and risk reduction strategies.
- Prepares reports, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership, committees, and elected officials as required.
- Maintains records and prepares required regulatory and management reports.
- Serves on the Local Emergency Planning Committee and subcommittees as requested.
- Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions as requested and authorized.
- Perform related work as required.
- Attend meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized.
- Perform all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health & Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and attending safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc.
- Perform all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements.
- Act responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of regulations, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of occupational safety and health duties, including trenching and excavation, permit-required confined spaces, bloodborne pathogens, forklift operations, fall protection, hazard communication, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazardous materials management, and other applicable safety programs.
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, the Montana Safety Culture Act, and applicable federal, state, and local safety and health laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to construction projects, public works operations, utility systems, equipment operations, and municipal services.
- Knowledge of HAZWOPER/Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
- Knowledge of technical safety training using exhibits, protective devices, visual aids, safety campaigns, and prevention articles.
- Knowledge of environmental and occupational health principles.
- Knowledge of ergonomic principles, occupational health practices, and methods for identifying and reducing workplace injury risks related to posture, repetitive motion, workstation design, equipment use, and job task setup.
- Knowledge of accident reporting methods.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials management equipment and operations.
- Knowledge of inspecting and evaluating workplace environments, equipment, operations, and work practices for compliance with safety and health standards.
- Knowledge of accident prevention principles, hazard identification techniques, incident investigation methods, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, emergency action planning, continuity of operations planning, and incident response principles.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, training program development, instructional methods, and employee development practices.
- Knowledge of leadership development, supervisory training, workforce development, and organizational training principles.
- Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS), training record administration, compliance tracking systems, and training reporting methods.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive safety, training, and emergency preparedness programs.
- Ability to develop annual training plans, department-specific training plans, and workforce development initiatives.
- Ability to assess organizational training needs and develop effective learning and development strategies.
- Ability to develop and deliver technical, regulatory, compliance, and professional development training programs to employees, supervisors, and management personnel.
- Ability to facilitate meetings, training sessions, workshops, safety committees, and employee development programs.
- Ability to coordinate and oversee safety committees, safety representatives, and employee involvement programs in accordance with the Montana Safety Culture Act.
- Ability to develop and administer safety awareness campaigns, safety recognition programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret safety, training, and organizational performance data and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports, presentations, findings, conclusions, recommendations, and policy proposals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department heads, elected officials, regulatory agencies, training providers, emergency response organizations, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language appropriate to the audience.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and discretion in the administration of safety, training, and emergency preparedness programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and regulatory requirements simultaneously.
- Ability to operate personal computers and utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, learning management, and reporting software appropriate to assigned duties.
- Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new skills, technologies, laws, regulations, and organizational practices.
- Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop practical solutions to complex safety, training, and organizational challenges.
- Ability to self-start, work independently, and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain flexible hours to conduct training, respond to incidents, participate in emergency activities, and support operational needs during nonstandard working hours.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Education, Training and Development, or a closely related field; or
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, training administration, workforce development, emergency preparedness, risk management, or a related field; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Montana or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable period of time upon accepting employment.
- Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance. See below.
“2.08.010 Residence during employment.
From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow.
(Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)”
Essential Physical Abilities:
From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow.
(Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)”
Essential Physical Abilities:
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate well with supervisors, employees, public officials, and the general public.
- Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to make comprehensive visual inspections and review/record a wide variety of written reports and visual materials and supplies.
- Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and handle small objects.
- Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, permits the employee to visit various work sites, drive a vehicle, and transport materials and supplies.
- The environmental conditions for this job range from climate-controlled indoor activity to outdoor wind and various forms of precipitation and temperature extremes. This job requires the ability to be on your feet walking around the facility, indoors and out, approximately 50% of the day. Additional requirements include climbing ladders/stairs and lifting as required to perform necessary job tasks (up to 40 lbs.).
- Use of PPE as required for the job (i.e., hard hat, safety footwear, safety eyewear, hearing protection, high visibility vest).
The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status.
The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above.
ADA Accommodation Notice
The City-County of Butte–Silver Bow is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in the hiring process, please contact us.
About The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow
We are a consolidated city-county government. We have an elected Chief Executive that leads the Executive Branch, along with twelve elected Council of Commissioners that represent each of our geographical districts. We are located in the heart of scenic Southwest Montana.
Butte was established as a mining camp in the 1860’s and quickly became the nation’s biggest supplier of copper. Our headframes still dot the landscape, a reminder of what made us who we are. Our nickname is “Butte America,” but we also go by, "The Richest Hill on Earth.” Immigrants from Ireland, China, Lebanon, Austria, Greece, Italy, Mexico, and numerous other countries came to Butte to work in the mines, they came to Butte, America.
Butte was established as a mining camp in the 1860’s and quickly became the nation’s biggest supplier of copper. Our headframes still dot the landscape, a reminder of what made us who we are. Our nickname is “Butte America,” but we also go by, "The Richest Hill on Earth.” Immigrants from Ireland, China, Lebanon, Austria, Greece, Italy, Mexico, and numerous other countries came to Butte to work in the mines, they came to Butte, America.