Area Manager - Fire and EMS

Overview:

Cedar Point has an opening in its Park Operations Division for Area Manager of Fire and EMS. This position assists the Director of Safety with all operations related to the safety and health issues of employees, guests and park property.  This candidate will ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements established by the government and Park along with Supervising and reviewing the work of subordinate safety personnel. 

Responsibilities:

• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, copier, calculator, telephone, two-way radio, fax machine, and other general office equipment. Operates vehicles such as a fire pumper, rescue truck, ambulance, scooters, generators, fire suppression equipment, rescue/extrication equipment, gas detection equipment, weather monitoring equipment, first aid equipment, personnel protective equipment, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other Park management, staff and employees, subordinates, corporate personnel, guests, vendors, emergency response personnel, law enforcement personnel, insurance representatives, auditors, inspectors, various government agencies, hospital/health care personnel, etc. Disseminates safety information and requirements to other Park departments as needed. Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc. as required or appropriate.
• Assists in coordinating safety and emergency protocols with local emergency response agencies. Assists in covering shifts as Safety Officer, acting as coordinator for all daily activities of the department within the Park and as liaison between Safety and other departmental management. Responds to after-hours emergencies and incidents as required.
• Ensures that federal, state and local fire/safety laws, regulations, codes and standards are observed and that required records and reports are completed and maintained. Monitors and inspects equipment, buildings and grounds as required, takes corrective action as necessary to enforce compliance. Assists the Director of Safety in supervising all phases of the Park's safety program, including fire prevention, safety, first aid, environmental issues and emergency planning. Receives and reviews various records and reports including incident and accident reports, inspection reports, health and safety reports, fire logs, safety data sheets, etc. Refers to policies and procedures, codes, regulations, standards, laws, training handbooks, operating guidelines, etc.
• Coordinate case management of all employee workers compensation claims, including maintaining all related documentation, conducting investigations as necessary, and completion of all required reports. Develop and conduct employee safety training sessions. Prepares and/or processes inspection reports, inspection/safety guidelines, various reports required by regulatory agencies, purchase orders, safety data sheets, and various records, routine reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Supervises subordinate safety personnel, supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; recruiting and selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee promotions, transfers and discipline, and recommending discharge.
• Coordination of the Park’s safety program, including policies and procedures relating to OSHA compliance, facility safety inspections and corrective action program, OSHA record keeping program, and safety training program, including hazardous communication, ladder usage, fall protection, lock out, and respirator use. Assists in the development and implementation of Park safety standard operating guidelines.
• Adheres to and enforces all Cedar Fair and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: