Safety and Compliance Director

Position Purpose:

This position is the public face of the training and education culture of ABC Northern California Chapter that is vital to the success of the construction industry.  Adds value to the organization through contact with member companies regarding compliance education, training and safety. Outreaches to the construction industry to educate with training opportunities and community engagement to generate coalitions for merit shop support and growth. In addition, this role oversees the chapter’s Safety Programs/Conferences/Peer Groups throughout the region.

Primary Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·         Develop and present classes for contractors on California Public Works Laws and Compliance

·         Prepare monthly Compliance Update Newsletter

·         Assist and educate ABC members with Public Works Compliance Issues, Questions

·         Be a resource for contractors on ABC NorCal apprentice, contractor disputes

·         Be a resource for contractors in the industry on State and Federal Apprenticeship

·         Schedule and assist with on-site training for ABC NorCal members

·         Recommend seminars, classes for ABC members as new industry regulations are implemented

·         Conduct contractor orientations for ABC members requesting Approval to Train Apprentices

·         Develop relationships with DIR, DAS, DLSE, DOL leadership

·         Liaison to Training Trustees including developing agenda and facilitating regular meetings

·         Report to Board of Directors and attend monthly meetings as required

·         Report to and attend Ancillary ABC partner meetings as required

·         Attend quarterly CAC meetings and represent ABC NorCal as needed in public comment

·         Attend quarterly CAAAT meetings and develop relationships with other Merit Shop programs

·         Present training opportunities as needed to community organizations, schools etc.

·         Attend community organization events, boards, committees representing ABC NorCal

·         Develop relationships with organizations who have similar values as ABC.

·         Educate and train non- ABC members, for a fee, on California Public Works Laws

·         Be a resource to ABC NorCal staff on Apprenticeship, Public Works as needed

·         Planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring safety, parking, and security operations

·         Plays a key role in promoting a culture of safety and appropriate reporting

·         Develop, plan, organize, and direct activities related to location security operations, and coordinate awareness/training programs and presentations on security and crime prevention

·         Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all elements of the company Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

·         Identify employee safety, regulatory compliance or process safety issues and develop appropriate loss prevention and compliance procedures

·         Supervise and coordinate safety planning and operations; create, maintain safety plan and safety team at local office

·         Responsible for emergency and disaster preparedness plan and response

·         Coordinate emergency response activities, including emergencies involving medical situations, hazardous materials, and natural disasters

·         Establish and maintain regular inspection program of building and facilities to assure compliance with applicable fire, safety, security codes and regulations

·         Other duties as assigned

Note: Nothing contained in this job description shall alter the at will status of your employment.  ABC reserves the right to change this job description without notice.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

·         5+ years’ experience in construction compliance

·         Experience in safety / risk management

·         Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

·         MS Office (Excel, Word), MS Outlook at a proficient level

·         Knowledge of common office equipment

·         Very efficient organizational skills

·         Attention to detail, accuracy

·         Analytical and problem solving

·         Effective written and verbal communication skills

·         Time management skills

·         People management experience

·         Understanding of wages, prevailing wage and basic compliance

·         Leadership skills

·         Self- motivated team player

·         Travel: Travel is required and includes up to overnight

·         Physical Demands: Able to work at least 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week. Additional shifts may be required including evening and weekend. Able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours a day. Able to drive in a car for up to 8 hours a day. Lifting up to 20 lbs.