SAFETY SPECIALIST I

POSITION GOAL

To reduce the number of employee and student injuries and coordinate the functions of the local, state and federal requirements for health and safety. To recommend the improvement of unsafe or unsanitary conditions in school facilities in accordance with the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing program.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Current certification for Fire Safety Inspector from the State of Florida, Department of Insurance, Division of State Fire Marshal, within one year.
• Verification of completion of course conducted by the State Department of Education to inspect existing school facilities in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
• Have knowledge of roads and streets throughout the County as they pertain to student safety enroute to and from school.
• Knowledge of accident prevention techniques.
• Have knowledge of the state and federal regulations as they pertain to safety and health.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: DD-107.

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Salary Range:  $50,968 - $72,980