Salary: $66,.00 - $99,.00 Annually

Location : AZ , AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Fire Services

MUNIS- Org Description: Fire Administration

Opening Date: 07/13/

Closing Date: :59 PM Arizona

Hours per Week: 40

Description
Manages various programs relating to the health, safety, and fitness of the employees of the Fire Department.
Essential Functions
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Safety, Health & Fitness program components to include: annual medical exams, annual fitness evaluations, peer fitness and fitness-related training and education. Develops curriculum and instructs a wide range of Safety, Health & Fitness courses to employees with varying levels of fitness. Analyzes injury and exposure data, identifies trends and patterns, and develops appropriate responses to mitigate risk. Coordinates all notifications, verification of treatments, medical care and documentation following an employee infectious or hazardous exposure or work-related injury incident. Maintains all injury reports related to exposure and work-related injury incidents and ensures confidentiality. Conducts safety inspections, identifies potential exposures and develops processes to mitigate risk. Develops partnerships with city agencies and external agencies and organizations committed to employee safety, health, and well-being. Serves as a designated member of the City Good Life Wellness Committee, promotes well-being programs, services, incentives, and culture of well-being. Serves as a designated member of the Fire Department's safety committee. Participates in all Safety committees and Accident Review Board. Provides support to the City of Glendale Human Resources & Risk Management Workers' Compensation (WC) Program Manager. Acts as liaison between Public Safety and Glendale WC Program Manager. Serves as Safety Section within an All-Hazards Incident Management Command Structure or serves as a unit leader for safety related tasks associated with planned or unplanned events. Inspects, monitors, and evaluates information, work-related conditions, or health and wellness equipment to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards. Conducts, establishes and coordinates individual fitness evaluations and develops individual fitness plans. Coordinates pre-employment physical fitness evaluations with external agencies for Firefighter Recruits. Manages the annual medical exam contract and coordinates employee participation. Components of this contract include a medical physical exam, fitness for duty immunizations, and vaccinations for designated Fire Department personnel. Maintains immunization, vaccination, and fitness records. Manages contracts and other formal relationships with designated fitness facilities to provide operationally reasonable fitness support to all on-duty, designated Public Safety personnel. Directs Peer Fitness trainers to develop health, fitness and safety training for all Fire Department employees. Instructs health, fitness and safety course for Firefighter-Recruits and other personnel. Develops departmental and divisional policies and procedures, short- and long-term objectives, and strategic plans for Safety, Health & Fitness programs. Conducts research and analyzes data to determine if employees are fit for duty or need additional assistance through a health care professional. Operates city vehicles. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Wellness, Occupational Health, Safety, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or a related field from an accredited educational institution and three years of experience in safety, health, and wellness.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:
Regulations, standards and policies of federal and local entities such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including NFPA Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, Corporation Commission, Department of Labor (DOL), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
City policy pertaining to industrial injury, modified duty, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and sick/vacation time
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards
Theories, principles, and techniques used to perform and analyze fitness evaluations. Trend identification and analysis
Budget principles and practices
Federal, State, and Fire industry regulations and standards related to Fire industry health, safety, and fitness
Principles, practices, and techniques for adult education and employee training. Principles and practices of effective communication
Sound supervisory and leadership practices and techniques. Microsoft Office products and other relevant technologies

Ability to:
Plan, organize, and coordinate annual employee health and fitness evaluations
Develop curriculum, training materials, and written programs designed to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal laws and NFPA regulations and OSHA standards
Effectively deliver safety, health and fitness training programs
Train and direct health and fitness for department employees
Prepare quarterly and annual reports
Comprehend and make inferences from written material and verbal and/or complex written instructions
Communicate courteously and respectfully both orally and in writing
Maintain confidential information
Handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments
Make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions
Provide thoughtful and thorough analysis
Listen, communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of people
Prepare, write and edit professional documents utilizing a computer.
Attend or conduct various meetings as needed
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, City staff at all levels and the general public
Complete required OSHA/Safety training
Operate city vehicles

Special Requirements
Valid Arizona Driver's license.
Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Most work is performed in a City office environment. Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
Travel to/from meetings and various locations. Must be able to enter, exit and operate city vehicles.

Benefit information is outlined here:

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I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

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Minimum Qualifications for Fire Health and Fitness Coordinator include: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Wellness, Occupational Health, Safety, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or a related field from an accredited educational institution and three years of work experience in safety, health, and wellness.Please select the response that most accurately represents your education and work experience as it relates to your candidacy for the Fire Health and Fitness Coordinator. Upload proof of education to validate your education information.

Bachelor degree or higher in Exercise Science/Wellness, Occupational Health, Safety, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or a related field from an accredited educational institution and three years of experience in safety, health, and wellness.
3 or more years of post-secondary education in Exercise Science/Wellness, Occupational Health, Safety, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or a related field from an accredited educational institution and 4 or more years of experience in safety, health, and wellness.
2 or more years of post-secondary education in Exercise Science/Wellness, Occupational Health, Safety, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or a related field from an accredited educational institution and 5 or more years of experience in safety, health, and wellness.
1 or more years of post-secondary education in Exercise Science/Wellness, Occupational Health, Safety, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or a related field from an accredited educational institution and 6 or more years of experience in safety, health, and wellness.
Less than 1 year of post-secondary education in Exercise Science/Wellness, Occupational Health, Safety, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biology . click apply for full job details

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