Safety Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on208, Katmai Avenue, Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 99669, United States
About the Role
The Safety Manager serves as the operational safety leader for the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, and the Service Areas within the Borough. Reporting to the Risk Manager, this position is responsible for directing the safety program and overseeing the Maintenance Safety Specialist. The role acts as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with OSHA, State of Alaska regulations, and local requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture across municipal and educational environments.
This position requires a dynamic day-to-day that blends strategic program development with hands-on fieldwork. You will conduct routine inspections across schools and facilities, lead investigations into workplace injuries and near misses, and manage complex asbestos compliance programs. The role also extends to emergency preparedness, where you will serve on the Incident Management Team to support response activities for events ranging from wildland fires to tsunamis. Additionally, you will chair the Employee Safety Committee and oversee security systems, ensuring a unified approach to health, safety, and loss prevention.
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Equal Opportunity
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
208, Katmai Avenue, Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 99669, United States
Soldotna
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and maintain a unified health, safety, and loss prevention program for the Borough and School District
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Osha, Ansi, Nfpa, Ahera, Ohst, CHST, Asp, CSP, Microsoft Office, Alaska Driver's License.
Education: High school diploma or GED required, but experience substitutions allowed; Bachelor's degree in safety-related field required, but experience substitutions allowed.
Frequently asked questions about Safety Manager at Kenai Peninsula Borough
What does a Safety Manager at Kenai Peninsula Borough do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Safety Manager at Kenai Peninsula Borough will develop and maintain a unified health, safety, and loss prevention program for the borough and school district; conduct routine and annual facility inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance; lead and support investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents; and develop and deliver technical health, safety, and environmental training programs for employees.
What are the requirements for this Safety Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Safety Manager at Kenai Peninsula Borough position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, risk management, environmental health, industrial hygiene, public administration, or related field; 6 years of experience in occupational health or safety, construction safety, environmental compliance, or risk management; Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA codes and related regulations; AHERA-Compliant Building Inspector or Management Planner certification; and Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office, web-based software, databases, and file management systems.