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Safety and Code Officer Page 1 I 3 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 4/3/07; 4/22/10; 2/22/16 SAFETY AND CODE OFFICER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent shall have the responsibility for planning, implementing and enforcing a comprehensive safety program, including developing standards for the protection of employees and the public use of municipal-owned properties and facilities for which they are responsible. The incumbent also inspects facilities, the work and/or use processes and for the identification of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and in the elimination of such conditions. In addition, the incumbent also serves as the County’s Building Code Enforcement Officer and shall be responsible for enforcing State Building Codes for County Capital construction projects. The work is performed under the direction of the County Attorney with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment for carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Recommends standards for a municipal safety program to include objectives, policies and procedures for identifying, controlling and reporting hazardous conditions and practices; Provides advice and counsel to various departments and offices regarding individual programs; Makes regular routine inspections to observe potentially hazardous conditions and work practices as well as inspections of accident and loss sites to determine causes; Conduct new employee orientation to cover required training Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence, SDS, Bloodborne Pathogens etc.) Develops and maintains a comprehensive program of safety education and training, which includes bulletins, manuals, contests and other safety-awareness techniques, as well as meetings with employees and department heads to elicit support and to conduct training; Performs ergonomic assessments; Establishes and maintains a central file system, which includes departmental reports of hazard identifications and progress of their elimination, loss control information and reports, and other information as appropriate; Reviews legislation and rules and regulations affecting safety and health standards and advises on the need for modifying jurisdiction standards; Responsible for fire extinguishers in all buildings including contract administration, inspections, and coordinating and participating in annual inspections; Responsible for fire alarms in all buildings including contract administration, coordinating and participating in annual inspections, troubleshooting alarm issues; testing and battery replacement of emergency lighting in all buildings; Responsible for conducting fire drills with the assistance of Building and Grounds staff; Participates in Emergency Operations Center; Maintains SDS information for all departments; Responsible for AED’s including installation, maintenance, replacement, and training; May act as liaison with advisory committees and officials relative to the safety program; ---PAGE BREAK--- Safety and Code Officer Page 2 I 3 Reviews building construction plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes; Inspects building construction projects and dwellings for compliance with State Code requirements for public facilities; Performs facility/job site inspections in order to prevent losses and injuries and to ensure compliance with codes and standards; Develops and implements training and education programs designed to prevent work related accidents and injuries; Conducts investigations to determine cause of accidents and arrive at means to prevent similar accidents from recurring; Reviews plans for new buildings and renovations in order to ensure compliance with various safety codes and standards; Researches and reviews codes and standards that govern public employee safety and facility protection; Provides technical advice, i.e., provides answers to loss control, safety, fire prevention, and loss prevention questions; Develops system to capture loss statistics for use in program development. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of safety plans and programs as would relate to county operations; Good working knowledge of the provisions of the State Building Codes for public buildings; Good working knowledge of the methods, materials, and terminology of the building construction trade; Ability to read and interpret building construction drawings, plans, and specifications; Ability to conduct inspections; Ability to prepare and maintain written records and reports; Sound professional judgment; Working knowledge of pertinent sections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act standards and regulations as well as pertinent rules and regulations of New York State departments; Working knowledge of loss control methods of primary risk exposures; Ability to coordinate and administer a continuing program of safety information and training; Ability to make investigations, analyze findings and implement with corrective action; Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions; Ability to establish and maintain a record system for safety control; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's degree or higher in construction technology, architecture, engineering technology or closely related field and two years of experience as a building contractor, construction supervisor, claims adjustor, insurance underwriter or similar position responsible for inspecting or investigating for loss or safety; OR ---PAGE BREAK--- Safety and Code Officer Page 3 I 3 Four years experience as defined in OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Satisfactory completion of basic training program required by part 434 of Title 19 of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, minimum standards for Code Enforcement Personnel in New York State. Annual renewal is required. Failure to attend annual renewal training will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. 2. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. 3. Posession of a current American Red Cross Basic First Aid Certification which must be kept current throughout employment. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. 4. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses IS-100.B: Introductionto Incident Command System IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resouces and Initial Action Incidents ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff IS-700.A:National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) An Introduction IS-800.B:National Response Framework, An Introduction is required *NIMS courses must be completed within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain NIMS Certification will result in dismissal. Desirable: Posession of a current Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescurer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate or American Heart Association Course CPR certificate, or acceptable equivalent certificate. AED for adults and children certificate. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Classification: Category 1