Description

　　NORTHERN AIR CARGO

　　Northern Air Cargo is a subsidiary of Saltchuk Aviation Shared Services and part of the Saltchuk family of companies. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable aviation services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.

　　COMPENSATION

　　This position has a salary range of $28.63 to $42.95 per year.

　　BENEFITS

　　Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and visionCompany-provided benefits such as life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance programCompetitive 401k match program with zero vesting periodAnnual bonus and salary review programsCompetitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidaysReimbursement benefits for fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annuallyPlus, many employee discounts with major retailersSUMMARY

　　The Safety Assurance Specialist will represent the Safety Department in promoting, implementing, and maintaining the highest levels of safety standards throughout Northern Air Cargo's departments. This critical position is responsible for promoting a safety culture among employees and ensuring the quality of the organization's operational and safety management systems.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Manage the Company's Internal Evaluation Program (IEP)Provide a schedule for evaluations to be completed annuallyConduct evaluations in accordance with the published scheduleMaintain records of the evaluationsAssist in managing the Company employee reporting systemProcess reports as they come into the systemPrepare summaries of reports and trend information for Safety Assurance meetingsAssist in the coordination of the ASAP programProvide safety program training to employeesConduct/assist department audits as requiredProvide assistance for accident/incident investigationsProvide safety management coverage when the Director of Safety is not available.Other duties may be assignedQUALIFICATIONS

　　High School Diploma or EquivalentBachelor's degree in Safety Management or Business Management is preferred.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

　　Possess knowledge of both occupational safety and internal evaluationsHave well-developed communication skills, and the ability to develop constructive responses to the safety and training needs of the business.Work within a multi-disciplinary, safety-sensitive work environment.Experience working within the Web-Based Assessment Tool (WBAT) database system is preferred.Safety Officer Training or equivalent preferred.Safety management training through an accredited organization is preferred.OSHA safety accreditation is desired.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.Pass a pre-employment drug test, a 5-year background check and a 10-year criminal records check.TRAVEL

　　Travel within and outside Alaska as required 1-3 days per trip (10-30% of the time)LANGUAGE SKILLS

　　A high degree of language skills are required for this position. This is a skilled position.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.Effective leadership and interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide variety of audiences including senior-level managers, regulatory agencies, contractors, company-wide peers, subordinates, and others.WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　Most work is performed in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation.May be exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes, wet surfa es, and icy conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The work is classified as "light" regarding the physical demands.Lifting requirements: Heavy boxes weighing 25 pounds, light office supplies, stacks of paper, and computer printouts.Carts may be pushed loaded with office supplies and/or computer printouts that may weigh 10 to 15 pounds.DISCLOSURE

　　The intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

　　EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.