Production Compliance Safety Supervisor

Job Number: SA7142122

Anticipated Pay
Range
$66,000 – $73,000

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a
reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in
making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other
business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as
internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description
Summary

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Compliance Safety Supervisor’s primary responsibilities include
the development, implementation, oversight and supervision of Dodge College’s filming protocols, practices and procedures. The Production
Compliance Safety Supervisor oversees student productions and all related motion picture recordings and student production programs
necessary to ensure a healthy, safe and environmentally sound work place, as well as assisting productions in compliance with all applicable
governmental health & safety and environmental regulations.

The Production Compliance Safety Supervisor works directly with the
Production Management Team, Production Support, students, and internal and external stakeholders in the supervision of production safety
programs, implementation, management, guidance, consultation and oversight on issues related to occupational safety and health in the
production environment. This position will assess, review, and consult on physical security matters and security best practices as it
relates to production standards. The Production Compliance and Safety Supervisor supports sustainability programs, green initiatives, and
objectives and provides direct guidance to students and other production partners on sustainability
initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides health & safety guidance to Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
  student productions
• Evaluates production/post concepts, scripts, production facilities and workflows for safety and environmental
  concerns and risks
• Mitigates safety concerns by working directly with the rest of the Production Management Team, students, faculty,
  senior administration and other Dodge College staff and Chapman personnel
• Works directly with Production Management and Production
  Support in the planning and execution phase of all filming services: assessing safety needs, securing appropriate vendors, and traveling to
  remote locations and/or facilities as required
• Attends Dodge College production and safety meetings, team meetings, student green
  light meetings, faculty meetings, committee meetings and tasks forces as applicable
• Develops and distributes the production safety
  guidelines, develops injury and Illness prevention programs, and other production safety guidelines and departmental
  procedures
• Evaluates and helps in COVID-19 safety planning as pertains to production teams
• Review Risk Assessments and
  recommend corrective actions and assist productions in implementation
• Responds to, and investigates production emergencies,
  incidents and accidents
• Coordinates production employee health & safety training
• Works independently without direct
  management supervision
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with industry safety organizations, representatives,
  consultants and governmental regulatory agencies as appropriate
• Develops, implements and audits production safety and environmental
  standards, policies and procedures for Dodge College of Film and Media Arts productions
• Quickly recognizes and resolves various
  production safety issues that arise during the course of normal production activities
• Determines the applicable regulations in state
  and local municipalities where a particular production may be shooting
• Stays abreast of related industry best practices, training,
  certifications, and competencies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5
  years of safety experience
• Thorough understanding of motion picture and television production process including organizational
  structure, terminology, equipment, construction methods, stunt and special effects techniques, etc. preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in
  Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, Physical Sciences or related major a plus
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local health &
  safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial
  Hygienist (CIH) certification a plus
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer and software
  skills
• Project management
• Ability to respond to production needs/emergencies at all hours of the day
• Ability to work
  independently without immediate management supervision

Desired Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in
  the field of production safety or occupational safety
• 1-3 years of experience in the field level production safety experience on
  both motion pictures and television productions
• Extensive knowledge of federal and State of California Occupational Health and
  Safety regulations, as well as local and civic municipalities regulations

Special Instructions to
Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic
global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal
law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work
in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work
visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and
returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to
Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References: 3

Maximum Number of References: 5