Job Description

Incident Safety Officer – Emergency Response & Biosecurity:

The Safety Officer is delegated the responsibility for ensuring the safety of all responders on the incident and reports to the Incident Commander / Deputy Incident Commander. Has the authority to halt operations on-site until deemed safe.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures the safety of responders
• Conducts site visits as appropriate
• Prepares and maintains records of serious occupational injuries and illnesses using the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 and 301 Logs.
• Identifies, communicates, and documents safety, occupational, and environmental health hazards, needs, and concerns.
• Develops the Health and Safety plan.
• Develops intervention measures to mitigate risks
• Attends all applicable incident meetings and assigns duties to second in command SO and Safety Coordinators
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and illnesses that have occurred within the incident area and determines if new safety and occupational health measures are needed
• Briefs Incident Command on safety and occupational health issues and concerns
• Conducts fit testing and reviews medical monitoring
• Ensures incoming incident personnel receive a safety briefing

Job Prerequisites:

Training:

• ICS-100
• ICS-200
• ICS-300
• ICS-400
• IS-700
• IS-800
• E/L 954: NIMS ICS All-Hazards SO Course, or equivalent
• HAZWOPER 24-Hour course (minimum) or 40-Hour course

Experience:

• The individual should have experience in previous incidents or in full-time job responsibilities
• Only individuals on Emergency Management Safety and Security Divisions ICS SOs list may be detailed for this position.

Credentials:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Respiratory Protection
• National Fire Protection Association 472: Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Awareness
• OSHA 30 hr.
• Portacount Fit Testing
• Requires medical clearance, annual training, and fit-testing for respirator use.

Location : Phoenix, AZ

Work Mode : Onsite

Job Type: contract

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