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20 This skilled position develops, coordinates, evaluates, and delivers a wide range of risk management, safety, and security support services. The position works under the supervision of the Safety and Security Manager and routinely assists the Director of Risk Management. The Safety and Security Specialist applies technical aptitude and practical computer and cloud-based skills to maintain security access control, intrusion (security) alarm, and fire systems. Additionally, the position applies critical analysis and technical skills to support complex camera surveillance systems and vehicle-mounted cameras. This role supports a variety of safety program functions, including incident/accident investigations, facility safety inspections, and training. Requires a high degree of confidentiality, reliability, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in creating security access management criteria for access control. Enter security access credentials for gates and doors across Authority sites. Troubleshoot issues that affect physical security programs and barriers (gates, gate arms, badges, card readers, etc.), then resolve problems and/or coordinate third-party support. Coordinate third-party support for intrusion and fire alarm systems. Enter Facility Work Order requests, as needed, to resolve issues affecting the Authority's safety and security. View, monitor, retrieve, and edit closed-circuit television camera video (CCTV) surveillance system files. View, monitor, retrieve, and edit vehicle-mounted camera system files. Perform routine analysis and metric reporting using multiple cloud-based safety, telematics, and security systems. Conduct periodic inspections of Authority sites, machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with safety, security, and sanitary standards and regulations, as needed. Observe contractor and employee work practices to ensure that protective devices and safe work procedures are used, as needed. Monitor the availability and condition of appropriate firefighting equipment; coordinate service with third-party vendors, as needed. Keep abreast of OSHA and Authority safety regulations and standards. Collaborate with others in the department to communicate and deliver risk management, safety, and security training. Assist in developing, communicating, and auditing Authority safety rules. Effectively participate in and contribute to written communications and in-person presentations. Explain the principles and practices of risk avoidance and reduction as it relates to safety. Assist in performing post incident/accident investigations. Collaborate with others to examine major equipment slated for purchase and proposed facility modifications for safety requirements. Recommend modifications to maintain appropriate safety standards before purchase or use. Assist in processing purchase requisitions, check requests, and blanket purchase orders for payments of safety and security items.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY A

basic understanding of information technology systems, databases, and cloud-based systems. Ability to respond to inquiries and make entries to create reports that reflect information gathered. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to safely work on and around urban highways, transfer stations, conservation areas, landfill operations, and processing plants. Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergencies, stressful, and demanding situations. Ability to conduct in-depth investigations of incidents/accidents and loss circumstances for use in the preparation of associated reports. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations. Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in a variety of computer software programs, including but not limited to internet browsers, word-processing, and spreadsheet programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to use smartphones/tablets and applications. Ability to work independently to understand and carry out instructions with little supervision. Ability to work in a team environment, demonstrating respect and cooperation. Ability to complete and obtain trainer and other safety certification(s). EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in safety management, occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, public or business administration, or a similar field. A minimum of four (4) years' experience in working in Information Technology, Risk Management, Workplace Safety Programs, or Security System Administration. Experience with security access control, intrusion alarms, or fire systems is preferred. Experience using camera surveillance systems or vehicle-mounted cameras is preferred. Public sector experience in these subject areas is preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Florida Driver's License Class E Required Applicable technical and professional certifications are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.