JOB POSTING

Safety Specialist

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*Posted:                   *Open to internal and external applicants   

Reports to:             Safety Manager

Status:                    Full-time, hourly, benefitted position

*Hours of work:       *This position will work onsite, 8:00 -- 4:30 pm, 5 days/week, including at least one weekend day.   Final schedule to be determined with candidate hired.  Occasional need for weekend or after-hours work as related to events and other projects.

Date needed:         ASAP

Posting expires:    Open until filled

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*Position description:  *

The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is seeking a Safety Specialist to join the Facilities Team. The Safety Specialist serves a key role in implementing and improving programs to ensure a safe environment for all. Seattle Aquarium complies with various safety and environmental regulatory agencies such as Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), and more. The Safety Specialist collaborates closely with all other Aquarium departments, under direction of the Safety Manager and VP of Facilities, and partners on short- and long-term projects.

All positions at the Aquarium support and advance our *SALISH *Values (Sustainable, Awe-Inspiring, Learning and Improving, Inclusive Community, Scientific Integrity, Honoring Place). As a part of our values, the Aquarium is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We adopted a DEI strategic plan{target="blank" rel="noopener"} and Regenerative Plan{target="blank" rel="noopener"}. We envision a future in which ocean and coastal communities survive and thrive, where we can meet the needs of the present while building more resilient and equitable systems for the future.     As part of our inclusive community value, work experience is valued the same as education degrees. If you meet some of the requirements and you are passionate about safety, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you.

Key functions: 

Upholds a culture of safety that meets both the spirit and content of laws, regulations, and standards for Aquarium activities.

Develops, implements, and administers policies, procedures, and guidelines for L&I, OSHA, and AZA-mandated programs across all Aquarium departments; coordinates and writes related reports. 

Updates safety-related documents including policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Administers in-person and web-based safety training and orientation modules.

Collaborates cross-departmentally to enhance safety protocols.

Coordinates with other departments to develop, write, and implement emergency plans and policies.

Participates in and supports administration of the Aquarium's safety committee. 

Supports the maintenance, operations, safety, security, engineering, and exhibits teams/funct