Intern - Safety

CLASS SUMMARY:

Supports the leadership of the Safety Department as directed. Responsible for assisting with OSHA compliance in an airport setting, Safety Management Systems, Safety Training and other tasks as required.  The incumbent is required to exercise initiative in applying education and/or skills, work semi-independently, be resourceful and systematic in approach to various assignments and tasks. Will work closely with our Safety team to support ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing safety protocols and compliance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Assists in implementing the workplace and airport safety programs in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) standards.
• Assists the Safety Management Systems (SMS) program by working with leadership in tracking and trending incidents through the Incident Reporting system.
• Assists the safety team with the development and delivery of comprehensive safety training programs using both the online Learning Management System (LMS) and in-person training.
• Assists in maintaining and organizing safety training records. Will review and edit technical documents to maintain clarity, consistency, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Assists in the investigation of incidents and accidents and contributes to the development of corrective actions.
• Conducts technical inspections and consultation reviews of the workplace, advising departmental managers on actual and potential occupational safety and health violations.
• Reports findings and provides executive summary of overall program results.
• Follows up on safety suggestions/concerns in a timely fashion.
• Identifies compliance and risk reduction efforts.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Junior/Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Aviation Management, or a related field. 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

•  Valid drivers license;
• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance;
• OSHA 30 in General Industry or Construction preferred.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

•  Federal, State and local safety regulations, including OSHA and FAA standards;
• Principles and practices of occupational health and safety;
• Risk assessment and hazard analysis techniques;
• Safety training methods and techniques;
• Data analysis and reporting related to safety metrics

SKILL IN:

• Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing;
• Proficiency in a variety of computer-based technologies, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and analytics tools;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups;
• Demonstrated skill in analysis and evaluation;
• Demonstrated skill in use of independent judgment;

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: walking, talking, hearing, and seeing. 

Light Work: exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.