Safety Coordinator Position Available In Dutchess, New York

Safety Coordinator Category:

CSEA

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Department:

Physical Plant

Locations:

Poughkeepsie, NY

Posted:

Jun 17, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time
Position 

ID:

189351

Share About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York’s beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. DCC’s strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being “student-ready,” partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution’s core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is a technical position involving responsibility for planning, organizing, conducting, directing, and enforcing large scale safety programs. The work is carried out in accordance with existing governmental regulations and by developing and implementing procedures, guidelines, and policies. The work is performed under general supervision. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate personnel.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Typical work activities for incumbents in this title include those listed below in addition to those typical work activities performed by lower level titles in the series. They are indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title. 1. Interprets OSHA/PESH and other applicable safety standards to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements; 2. Develops and updates comprehensive safety policies and programs, including training programs, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards; 3. Performs site inspections to investigate injuries or unsafe working conditions; 4. Coordinates with other units/departments to direct the implementation of health and safety programs; 5. Conducts employee safety training as required; 6. Maintains and updates data base file of employee safety training; 7. Coordinates with outside consultants and agencies regarding site audits, training, and loss control including insurance carriers, PESH/DOL, workers’ compensation consultants, and contract safety service specialist; 8. Maintains files of safety programs, inspections, reports and correspondence; 9. Responds to and investigates unsafe condition reports/complaints; recommends corrective action to minimize future loss; 10. Reviews all incident reports and investigates certain injury/illness claims to recommend corrective action to minimize future loss; 11. Serves as technical advisor to higher level administrators; 12. May develop and oversee vandalism control program.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and OSHA regulations and other applicable governmental safety laws, regulations and requirements; knowledge of safety issues, practices, and procedures; knowledge of Business English, and math for developing safety records and statistics; knowledge of various software packages for word processing and database management; ability to instruct others; ability to conduct inspections and investigate reports; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time experience in developing and/or administering safety programs.

Additional Information:

The Safety Coordinator position is a Civil Service competitive title, Grade 15, with the starting salary of $71,640. This is a full-time, 35 hours per week,12-month position. •Appointment will be Provisional pending the results of a civil service examination•DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

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 if you need assistance applying through this website. In order to be considered for this position your will also need to complete the Examination or Employment Application (.pdf). This application is used to apply for a civil service examination or job opening that has been announced. The candidate should read the examination or recruitment announcement prior to completing this application to determine the required minimum qualifications for the position. Please read the instructions carefully. Further information can be found under “General Exam Info” and “Important Exam Info” under Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.