Safety and Training Officer

Working Title: Safety and Training Officer

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Police and Public Safety

Department: 100197 - Risk Management

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $52,500 - $57,500

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 11/20/2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

Risk Management at James Madison University (JMU) is accepting applications for a Safety and Training Officer who enjoys learning, teaching and helping JMU further a culture of safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide consistent monitoring and compliance enforcement of all applicable fire, safety and environmental health laws, codes, best work practices and standards in all campus facilities and on the campus grounds and accomplishes same through hazard recognition and analysis.

* Provide safety awareness training for employees and students on individual and group basis.

* Develop occupational safety training for JMU to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

* Investigate all occupational hazards concerning JMU-owned facilities and equipment.

* Ensure compliance with standards and regulations designed to protect the health and safety of employees.

* Adept at database management and interfacing with learning management systems. Oversee learning management system which includes but is not limited to adding/deleting users, updating roles, learning assignments, identifying additional training needs, and reporting.

* Manage driver monitoring system through DMV extranet.

* Ensure compliance with CDL driver quarterly random drug screenings in cooperation with contracted medical facility and maintain current records regarding the CDL program and DOT Clearinghouse.

* Monitor and process documentation associated with the University's Asbestos and Respirator programs.

* Ensures all records meet internal and external business and legal standards, and follows appropriate university and regulatory standards, guidelines, and approval processes. Lead or participate on university committees and teams.

* Employee may be expected to travel for training.

* Perform other significant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
* Superior customer service skills
* Tech-savvy with strong research and organizational skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and excellent computer skills including experience managing databases
* Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with customers at all levels of the university and external partners
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to multi-task and handle confidential information
* Must be dependable and willing to work independently as well as part of a team
* Desire to learn and educate the campus community on occupational health and safety-related codes, standards, and best practices

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.