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Metro's Parks and Nature department manages 20,000 acres of protected land across greater Portland to safeguard clean water, restore habitat and help people connect with nature. The Safety and Training Program Analyst supports that mission by managing safety and training programs that strengthen the well-being and preparedness of all Parks and Nature staff. It's an opportunity to build meaningful programs that support mental health, trauma-informed practices and racial equity across a diverse workforce.

As the Safety and Training Program Analyst you will Develop, maintain and implement all occupational health and safety manuals, programs, policies, training and practices, ensuring they are current and meet the needs of the department. Ensure workplace compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, local and industry-specific regulations, standards and guidelines. Organize and ensure compliance of OSHA-mandated Parks and Nature Safety Committee.

Identify and administer support programs intended to cultivate a culture of safety, resilience and support for the mental health of staff. Identify, coordinate and track all required trainings for Parks and Nature staff. Liaise with Metro's Risk, Resilience and Readiness (R3) team, including but not limited to administering incident reporting, performing OSHA-required and assigned investigations, and maintaining emergency response plans.

Support emergency response as needed, including coordination with public safety agencies and Metro's Emergency Operations Center. Plan and conduct safety and emergency-related training and exercise including drills, workshops, seminars and standard classroom training. Manage Parks and Nature's trunked radio system agreements, repairs and system maintenance, equipment purchasing, inventory and training.

Attributes for success Experience working with and supporting a multicultural workforce, promoting an equitable workplace environment and applying equitable program practices. Team player with a desire to work with staff in parks and natural spaces and at assigned work sites. Ability to direct the work of others through leadership and motivation.

Detail oriented with a passion for keeping up to date in your field of expertise. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill and ability in developing, implementing and presenting training programs.

Skill in conducting thorough safety and security inspections and general observations. Ability to plan, organize and carry out analysis and investigations. Ability to gather and analyze technical information and draw conclusions or make recommendations.

Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed to assist staff in identifying and implementing effective safety standards and procedures Experience with emergency management related exercises. Experience using the Incident Command System (ICS). DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work.

This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

Learn more about how Metro is advancing diversity TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant. Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or any closely related field; AND Five years of directly related and progressively responsible experience in the following: Experience in occupational health and safety.

Experience in training, education and administrating safety program deliverables. Experience with relevant federal, state and local laws, including OSHA regulations. Experience and background with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) at various agency levels of application including, federal, state, local and non-profit emergency operations.

Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities. Working conditions Position may work in outdoor settings during inclement weather, emergency response and other adverse conditions. If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Hybrid Telework This position is designated as hybrid telework but requires onsite work at Parks and Nature facilities roughly four days per week. This includes a rotating presence at Blue Lake Regional Park (Fairview), Oxbow Regional Park (Gresham), Borland Field Station (Tualatin), Metro Regional Center (Portland) and/or various nature park locations across the Metro region. Up to one day per week is eligible for teleworking.

Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro. Please note, the designation of hybrid telework may be subject to change at a future time. Like to have qualifications You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify.

However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position. Valid Driver's License Ability to obtain certification as an authorized trainer for OSHA - General Industry within 1 year of hire.

Ability to obtain the FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy certification within 18 months of hire. Experience with trauma-informed care principles. OSHA authorized trainer status.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) or similar certification. Demonstrated leadership and training on implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS). Experience planning Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-compliant exercises.

Other professional recognition certificates and/or credentials for emergency management. SCREENING AND EVALUATION The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application.

Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment. A completed online application Responses to supplemental questions The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

Initial review of minimum qualifications In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates Consideration of top candidates/interviews Reference check Background check for finalist COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $98,743.96 to step 7: $132,325.45. However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $98,743.96 to the equity range step 4: $114,307.87. This position is not eligible for overtime and is non-represented

It is classified as a Program Analyst. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions. Recruiter: Christina Rentas Email: christina.rentas@oregonmetro.gov Additional Information Equal employment opportunity All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law. Accommodation Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process

Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance. Veterans' preference Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Pay equity at Metro No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance. How to Apply For tips on how to apply and more information on what the application process looks like, visit Metro's "How to apply" page.

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