Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee

job Oct 20 2011

Safety Specialist

KUB-KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD

Safety Specialist

Vacancy # 11081
Posting Date: 10/19/2011 Pay Plan: Administrative
Closing Date: 11/09/2011 Pay Grade: 7, 9
Position Type: Regular/Full-Time Pay Range: $35,200.00 - $64,600.00

Job Information

Job Classification: Business Management Analyst
Department: 085 Safety and Technical Services
Work Location: 4505 Middlebrook Pike
Work Schedule: 40+ hours / week: M - F

Work Description:

Monitors and analyzes federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, recommendations and regulations
(including but not limited to OSHA, TOSHA, NIOSH, etc). Review regulatory requirements, research best practices, and establish
and/or implement KUB’s current regulatory practices for compliance programs such as Electrical Site Safety, Arc flash analysis, work
zone safety, construction site safety and personnel protective equipment. Makes recommendations concerning methods or techniques
to assist in attaining, maintaining, or exceeding compliance with all applicable regulations. Works with internal work groups to enhance
existing or to develop new compliance programs or processes. For new or changes to existing regulations, develops compliance
strategies with internal work groups to assure compliance with applicable requirements. Implements compliance strategies through the
development of compliance manuals and plans, development of process documentation, and development of training materials for
instructors or to provide instruction. Communicates regulatory changes and requirements to all levels of the organization in written or
presentation format. Performs or coordinates audits for existing programs and facilities to ensure compliance with safety programs.
Provides technical advice and assistance regarding applicable regulations and programs to other employees, customers, builders,
architects, consultants, and contractors. Collects data and submits reports when required. May assist or conduct
educational/promotional programs in order to promote utility and safety awareness. Works on special projects and assignments as
required including support to KUB’s Incident Response programs. May participate with other cross-functional teams within KUB,
occasionally assuming a leadership role to address specific goals and objectives. May participate in or oversee specific areas of the
Safety and Technical Services Department's operating budget process. May require beyond normal business hours or standby support
to aforementioned programs.

Note: For more specific information regarding this position, please contact Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or public health and safety field
• Strong PC skills including MS Office Professional (i.e. Access, Excel, Project, PPT)
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner
• Valid TN driver's license

Physical Demands: Works primarily in an office setting, but regular field visits and activities are required. These field visits may
include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over
rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires
above normal mental and visual alertness.
Note: The physical demands described above are intended to relate the approximate physical demands of the classification. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above. Additional information regarding specific positions is available in Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in a science, engineering, public health, and/or safety
• Applicable professional certification (Utility Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, etc.)
• 3-5 years of experience administering utility and/or safety regulatory programs
• Understanding of utility environment with regard to operational aspects
• Strong interpersonal and team skills

Selection Process
(Subject to change)
Phase 1 Submit online application at www.kub.org
Phase 2 Experience, training and education evaluation
Phase 3 Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 Written, performance and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 Background investigation
Phase 6 Physical assessment

If special accommodations are needed at any phases of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

NOTES
Only candidates submitting a completed KUB application and completing each component of the selection process will be considered
for KUB positions. KUB does not accept unsolicited applications. Completed applications are only considered for advertised vacancies.
Please, no third party inquiries. Due to the volume of applications and resumes we receive, only applicants invited to interview will be
contacted.

Applicants should apply on all positions of interest. KUB reserves the right to consider applications for additional vacancies in the same
classification within 120 days of the original posting, after which time, applicants must reapply to be considered for any openings.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide correct and updated contact information to KUB during the active period of the application. If
KUB is unable to contact the applicant because the information on the application is no longer correct, the application will be considered
inactive and the applicant no longer eligible for employment.

Knoxville Utilities Board, Human Resources Department, 4505 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville,TN 37921-5530

Employment Opportunity Line: (865) 558-2420, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): (865) 558-2688

KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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