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Division Chief of Health and Safety

City of Meridian

Location: Meridian, ID

Job Title: Division Chief of Health and Safety
Department: Fire
Reports To: Deputy Chief of Administration
Open Date: September 7, 2022
Close Date: Open Until Filed
Salary: $11,000.19 per month

Job Summary:
The Division Chief of Health and Safety the responsibility and scope of this position is to limit the exposure of the fire department to situations and occurrences that could have harmful or undesirable consequences to the department or its members. To provide a safe working environment for the members of the fire department while recognizing the risks inherent to the fire department’s mission. To require all personnel to use the concept of risk vs. benefit as a primary consideration during fire department operations. Is responsible to oversee the departments work related injuries, record and analyses near misses, provide training, mitigation measures and return to work activities. Analyze the departments injuries and claims as provided through the City’s Worker Compensation Insurer, develop and implement department risk management initiatives that demonstrate a significant cost reduction to the City and employees of the Fire Department. Works with considerable latitude for independent action and discretion in performance of assigned duties, and is expected to carry out all functions through to completion with general instructions. Work is reviewed through results achieved. This position is structured to follow the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs.

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