Safety & Occupational Health Manager

Salary : $87,341.79 - $139,397.61 Annually

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 1413711

Department: FASD Risk Mgmt Safety & Health

Opening Date: 07/10/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

International Degree Verification: International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Safety & Occupational Health Manager.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

General Description

Develops and manages a comprehensive Safety, Occupational Health and Loss Control Program in support of the County's Self Insurance Program.

Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in industrial safety or hygiene, public administration, environmental science or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years of experience managing comprehensive safety, health, and loss control program for a government or private sector employer including four (4) years of supervisory experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

Certified Safety Professional Designation (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation from the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC).

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment and pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening.

Preferences

• 2 years of experience managing a health & safety or loss control program for a large government entity or company with more than 1,000 employees.
• 2 years of experience conducting or overseeing building inspections and/or job site inspections and recommending remedial action in accordance with OSHA, NFPA or applicable regulations.
• 2 years of experience in emergency management or disaster recovery.
• Masters' or Doctorate degree in related field
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Associate in risk management - Public ARM-P
• Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC)
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
• Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
• Florida Certified Mold Assessor Certification
• Florida Licensed Asbestos Certification
• BLS Instructor certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Develop and effectively implement a safety & health program through the analysis of loss data, identification of hazards, and communicate findings through reports to upper management with specific recommendations to prevent losses and reduce claims frequency and costs.

Prepare and deliver technical reports to County agencies and upper management regarding hazard assessments, accident investigations, hygiene, programs, policies and procedures.

Responsible for the management of safety and health programs, employee industrial safety programs, development of proactive measures and programs that protect County employees and County property, and coordination of preemptive programs to decrease liability, decrease losses and prevent accidents.

Manage the operations of the County's Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene and Loss Control Programs by directing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of safety, health, and loss control activities of direct reports and, when appropriate, qualified vendors or subject matter experts. May supervise and coordinate with embedded safety professionals in other departments or County construction projects.

Provides technical expertise in environmental, health, industrial hygiene, safety and loss control standards and practices to subordinate staff and County agencies.

Review and interpret applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations to ensure compliance through the development and implementation of policies and programs.

Review all of the loss control analyses, safety inspections, and industrial hygiene or related occupational health & safety assessments generated by staff or qualified vendor/subject matter expert.

Manage technical staff and projects, ensure timely completion, data integrity, regulatory compliance. Identify deficiencies in procedures and/or policy and provide recommendations to improve the overall safety and health of employees and visitors.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Business Insight

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Has a sophisticated grasp of business drivers, finds new ways to increase own contribution. Stays attuned to business and industry changes, ensures own activities remain aligned to key objectives.

• Financial Acumen

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Fosters accountability for making good financial decisions; provides guidance to help the team make astute decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.

• Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.

• Cultivates Innovation

Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Approaches professional work in unique or innovative ways. Offers original ideas. Appreciates others' creative ideas and solutions and provides helpful input to enhance them.

• Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.

• Builds Networks

Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Draws upon own network to gain insight, build support, and achieve outcomes. Leverages networks to identify industry experts, explore some best practices, and exchange ideas and knowledge.

• Builds Effective Teams

Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Takes steps to adapt to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities. Understands the cues that suggest a change in approach is needed; adopts new behaviors accordingly.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [email protected] to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.

01

What is your highest degree earned with major coursework in industrial safety or hygiene, public administration, or closely related field?

• No Degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of management experience do you have in developing and a comprehensive safety, health and loss control program for a government entity or private sector organization?

• 8 or more years
• 6-7 years
• 4-5 years
• Less than 4 years

03

Do you have at least 4 years of experience supervising employees?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently hold a valid Florida Class E Driver's license?

• Yes
• No. but I will be able to obtain it prior to an appointment

05

Which of the following safety credentialing certifications have you obtained? You may select more than one.

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• None of the above

06

Describe below your experience in the area of industrial safety hygiene. Specifically share your background, including relevant roles and projects related to ensuring safety during industrial processes and modernization efforts related to safety. Provide specific examples of your responsibilities and achievement in this field.

07

Describe in detail your experience managing a safety and loss prevention program.

08

Describe your experience reviewing safety-related standards, regulations, or guidelines and providing recommendations, drafting programs or policies, and supporting implementation and ongoing compliance.

09

Describe your experience directly managing staff and ensuring performance meets expectations.

Required Question