Incumbents in this position are responsible for coordinating, administering, and ensuring compliance with City of St. Louis Water Division safety, environmental health, and occupational health programs, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include oversight of the division-wide safety management program through the supervision and guidance of subordinate safety staff and/or on-site departmental safety coordinators, development of safety classes to be provided across the entire Water Division, implementation of safety and environmental health procedures, inspection of work sites and facilities, and the investigation of accidents, injuries, illnesses, and unsafe conditions.
The Safety Officer III provides technical expertise and leadership related to occupational safety, environmental health, and regulatory requirements applicable to water treatment plants, pumping stations, distribution system operations, construction and roadway work, and office and administrative environments. The incumbent ensures that safety and environmental health practices address hazards associated with industrial operations, chemical handling and storage, confined spaces, heavy equipment, excavation and traffic control, environmental exposure, and general office safety.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed to support safety operations and emergency response.
Scoring Components and Their Weights
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Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request
When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Veterans Preference Points
To be eligible for veteran’s preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.
City Residence Preference Points
City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.
Accommodations
If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant’s or employee’s prior consent.
