§ 31.03. SAFETY DIRECTOR.

(A) Establishment. There is established within and for the county the office and job position of Safety Director.

(1981 Code, § 2.76.010)

(B) Duties. The responsibilities and duties of the County Safety Director shall be as follows:

(1) Possession of demonstrated experience in industrial or transportation safety; and

(2) Possession of a demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of IOSHA, the State Industrial Board and insurance companies, or, in the alternative, to be possessed of a demonstrated ability, aptitude and desire to be trained in those requirements.

(1981 Code, § 2.76.020)

(C) Qualifications. The County Safety Director shall have at the time of his or her hiring for the position, and throughout his or her employment with the county in the job position, the following minimum qualifications, which shall be a requirement for his or her hiring:

(1) A resident of the county;

(2) Demonstrated experience in community relations;

(3) Demonstrated sensitivity to, and awareness of, community feelings;

(4) Possessed with basic knowledge of federal guidelines and regulations; and

(5) Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with department heads, community agencies and county employees.

(1981 Code, § 2.76.030)

(D) Jurisdiction. The County Safety Director, and the operation of the office, shall be under the jurisdiction of the County Board of Commissioners, to whom the County Safety Director shall be directly responsible.

(1981 Code, § 2.76.040)

(Ord. 40-78, passed - -1978)