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WRD Safety Officer

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Clark County Water Reclamation District
  • Las Vegas, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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About The Position

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the WRD Safety Officer position. This position will be primarily responsible for:

  • Ensuring safety, health and environmental regulations regarding hazardous substance handling and disposal procedures are in place.
  • Conducting safety, health environmental testing using sophisticated testing equipment, recording and summarizing results, and preparing recommendations based on test results.
  • Facilitating District Safety Meetings, reviewing accidents and overseeing the vehicle accident committee and reporting.
  • Participating as a member of the Emergency Management team, identifying potentially dangerous situations, effect solutions and implementing solutions in emergent situations.
  • Investigating safety complaints and ensuring the District is in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations, wastewater industry safety standard and best practices, and applicable building and fire codes and other related guidelines in an industrial setting.
  • Providing appropriate personal protective equipment, identifying hazard measures are analyzed and developing plans and procedures to minimize risk to employees and the public.
  • Investigating safety and health complaints from regulatory agencies, District management/staff, evaluating concerns and alternatives, resolving complaints and making recommendations to management for corrective action; Conducting the safety meeting and administering corrective action.
  • Preparing various narrative and statistical reports, communications and other work products related to the duties of the position.
  • Maintaining accurate records and files appropriate documents with the State of Nevada and other appropriate regulatory agencies.

Click here to view a complete description of the job classification.

This position is a confidential, non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Physical Sciences or a field related to the work AND four (4) years of full-time professional experience in developing and/or administering a large-scale industrial safety or hazardous waste management program.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Be called back and work extended hours in emergency situations. Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and substances.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Water Reclamation District Comprehensive Benefits

Come make a difference and join the Water Reclamation District family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes*:

  • Work/Life balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4/10 options
  • More money in your pocket:
    • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement - NVPERS
    • No Social Security deduction
    • No State Income Tax
    • Paycheck Estimator (This link will redirect you to a third-party calculator. This tool provides estimates only, and we do not guarantee accuracy).
  • Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid PPO/HMO)
    • Medical - Employer pays Tier 1 90% of premium - Tier 2, 80%
    • Pharmacy benefits (30-day retail or 90-day mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone advice nurse - no employee/dependent cost per year
    • Flexible Appointment Scheduling
      • Virtual Visits: Teledoc
      • In-home visits: Doctor and Dispatch Health
    • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service, includes Dental and Vision
    • CCSF - Wellness Benefit of $200 per enrolled employee/dependent per year
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employer Paid Benefits:
    • Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
    • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
      • 12 paid holidays
      • Birthday holiday
      • Paid vacation leave
      • Paid sick leave
    • Other leave options:
      • Catastrophic leave
      • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
      • Parental leave - up to 90 days
  • Wide variety of voluntary benefits that include:
    • Allstate Identity Protection
    • ARAG Legal Insurance
    • EMPOWER - 457b Deferred Compensation Plan - Pretax and ROTH options
    • Forthright Partners - Financial Advice for Employee & Family
    • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Nationwide Pet Insurance
    • PerkSpot - CCWRD Discount Program with Thousands of Discounts Per Week
    • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Day Care - Pretax - Debit Card Available
    • Sunlife Financial - Additional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Children; AD&D for Employee or Employee & Family
    • TransAmerica - Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care - Coverage Includes a Living Benefit Rider
    • Benefits vary and are subject to change.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
    About The Position

    The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the WRD Safety Officer position. This position will be primarily responsible for:

    • Ensuring safety, health and environmental regulations regarding hazardous substance handling and disposal procedures are in place.
    • Conducting safety, health environmental testing using sophisticated testing equipment, recording and summarizing results, and preparing recommendations based on test results.
    • Facilitating District Safety Meetings, reviewing accidents and overseeing the vehicle accident committee and reporting.
    • Participating as a member of the Emergency Management team, identifying potentially dangerous situations, effect solutions and implementing solutions in emergent situations.
    • Investigating safety complaints and ensuring the District is in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations, wastewater industry safety standard and best practices, and applicable building and fire codes and other related guidelines in an industrial setting.
    • Providing appropriate personal protective equipment, identifying hazard measures are analyzed and developing plans and procedures to minimize risk to employees and the public.
    • Investigating safety and health complaints from regulatory agencies, District management/staff, evaluating concerns and alternatives, resolving complaints and making recommendations to management for corrective action; Conducting the safety meeting and administering corrective action.
    • Preparing various narrative and statistical reports, communications and other work products related to the duties of the position.
    • Maintaining accurate records and files appropriate documents with the State of Nevada and other appropriate regulatory agencies.

    Click here to view a complete description of the job classification.

    This position is a confidential, non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

    This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

    Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Physical Sciences or a field related to the work AND four (4) years of full-time professional experience in developing and/or administering a large-scale industrial safety or hazardous waste management program.

    Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

    Working Conditions: Be called back and work extended hours in emergency situations. Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and substances.

    Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

    Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

    Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

    Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Click here to view a complete description of the job classification.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Click here to view a complete description of the job classification.

    Water Reclamation District Comprehensive Benefits

    Come make a difference and join the Water Reclamation District family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes*:

  • Work/Life balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4/10 options
  • More money in your pocket:
    • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement - NVPERS
    • No Social Security deduction
    • No State Income Tax
    • Paycheck Estimator (This link will redirect you to a third-party calculator. This tool provides estimates only, and we do not guarantee accuracy).
  • Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid PPO/HMO)
    • Medical - Employer pays Tier 1 90% of premium - Tier 2, 80%
    • Pharmacy benefits (30-day retail or 90-day mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone advice nurse - no employee/dependent cost per year
    • Flexible Appointment Scheduling
      • Virtual Visits: Teledoc
      • In-home visits: Doctor and Dispatch Health
    • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service, includes Dental and Vision
    • CCSF - Wellness Benefit of $200 per enrolled employee/dependent per year
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employer Paid Benefits:
    • Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
    • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
      • 12 paid holidays
      • Birthday holiday
      • Paid vacation leave
      • Paid sick leave
    • Other leave options:
      • Catastrophic leave
      • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
      • Parental leave - up to 90 days
  • Wide variety of voluntary benefits that include:
    • Allstate Identity Protection
    • ARAG Legal Insurance
    • EMPOWER - 457b Deferred Compensation Plan - Pretax and ROTH options
    • Forthright Partners - Financial Advice for Employee & Family
    • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Nationwide Pet Insurance
    • PerkSpot - CCWRD Discount Program with Thousands of Discounts Per Week
    • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Day Care - Pretax - Debit Card Available
    • Sunlife Financial - Additional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Children; AD&D for Employee or Employee & Family
    • TransAmerica - Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care - Coverage Includes a Living Benefit Rider
    • Benefits vary and are subject to change.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2025 5:01 PM Pacific